Back Pain Expert in Perumbakkam

Your Trusted Partner in Back Pain

Back pain is a serious problem that can prevent you from working and doing other daily activities. We are here to provide you with top-notch care and guidance to tackle your problems.

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Understanding Back pain

Signs of Back pain

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Symptoms of Back pain:
  • Pain in the low back that can radiate into the glutes, hips, or legs
  • Pain that can be sharp, dull, aching, or burning
  • Pain that can be constant, intermittent, or activity-related
  • Increasing pain with lifting and bending
  • Worsening pain when resting, sitting, or standing
  • Sprain of a ligament
  • Strain of a muscle
  • Muscle tightness

Causes of Back pain

Muscle or Ligament Strain:

Overstretching or tearing of muscles or ligaments in the back can lead to acute back pain. This can result from lifting heavy objects, sudden movements, or poor posture.

Herniated or Bulging Discs:

The intervertebral discs in the spine can herniate or bulge, putting pressure on nearby nerves and causing pain. This can result from age-related degeneration or injury

Arthritis:

Conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can affect the spine and cause chronic back pain.

 Scoliosis:

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, which can lead to back pain

 Osteoporosis:

Weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis can lead to compression fractures in the spine, causing pain.

Spinal Stenosis:

This is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, leading to back pain and discomfort.

Kidney Stones:

When kidney stones pass through the urinary tract, they can cause severe lower back pain

Infections:

Infections in the spine, such as osteomyelitis or discitis, can lead to back pain

Tumors:

Tumors in the spine or nearby structures can cause localized or radiating back pain.

Sciatica:

Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve can cause pain that radiates down the back, buttocks, and legs

Fibromyalgia:

This chronic pain condition can cause widespread muscle pain, including in the back.

Poor Posture:

Consistently maintaining poor posture, such as slouching or hunching over a computer, can strain the back muscles and lead to pain.

Obesity:

Excess body weight can put additional strain on the spine and lead to back pain.

Trauma and Injuries:

Falls, car accidents, and other traumatic events can cause various types of back injuries and pain.

Psychological Factors:

Stress, anxiety, and depression can exacerbate or contribute to chronic back pain.

Prevention For Back Pain

Exercise:

Regular low-impact aerobic activities — those that don’t strain or jolt the back — can increase strength and endurance in the back and allow the muscles to work better. Walking, bicycling and swimming are good choices. Talk with your health care provider about which activities to try

Build muscle strength and flexibility:

Abdominal and back muscle exercises, which strengthen the core, help condition these muscles so that they work together to support the back.

Quit smoking:

Smoking increases the risk of low back pain. The risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day, so quitting should help reduce this risk.

Stand smart:

Don’t slouch. Maintain a neutral pelvic position. When standing for long periods, place one foot on a low footstool to take some of the load off the lower back. Alternate feet. Good posture can reduce the stress on back muscles

Frequently Asked Question on Back Pain
What foods are bad for back pain?

A pro-inflammatory diet makes back pain worse.
Foods that contribute to inflammation include red meat, processed food, refined grains (like white bread), sugary beverages, conventional snack foods, and any fried food.

Which fruit reduce back pain?

As far as fruits are concerned, apples, pineapple, berries, cherries, grapes, and citrus fruits (lemon, oranges) have flavonoids and antioxidants which help to ease inflammation caused by knee and back pain. Don’t peel off the skin of the fruit, if you want to derive maximum benefits

What is the fastest way to relieve back pain?

It can be challenging to get up and move when back pain strikes. However, a short walk, aerobics, yoga, water aerobics, swimming, or another low-impact activity can help alleviate back pain. Exercise may loosen tense muscles and release endorphins, the brain’s natural pain relievers.

How do you relax your back muscles?
  • Hip circles.
  • Windshield wipers.
  • Knees to chest.
  • Reclining single-leg stretch.
  • Pelvic tilts.
  • Cat-Cow.
  • Child’s Pose.
  • Legs-Up-the-Wall.