What can you do for back pain and lower back pain?

Author Krisztina Tatai | 2018.10.20.

Back and lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints today, with 4 out of 5 people experiencing this type of problem in their lifetime. Pain can be influenced by a number of genetic and lifestyle factors, but there is a lot we can do to prevent it!

For the treatment and relief of back and lower back pain, the the first and most important step is to clarify the cause of the complaint. If you often suffer from this type of pain, or if you experience sudden, severe pain after a major exertion, it is advisable to expert as soon as possible orthopaedic or rheumatologist specialist visit. During the specialist examination, in addition to a thorough questioning and physical examination, it may sometimes be necessary to have an imaging test (X-ray, MRI) to give a detailed picture of the condition of the spine.

A the causes of pain can be very varied: the most common is muscle pain, which can be caused by excessive strain, sedentary work, a wrong movement or even stress. In such cases, it is the tightness of the muscles that causes the pain, so the aim is to relaxing, stretching and strengthening the muscles. However, back and lower back pain is not uncommonly an indication of some other for spinal disorders, for example scoliosis or even for disc herniation. To prove this, we recommend the performing diagnostic imaging tests, which provide accurate information on the scale and location of the problem. In most cases, these spinal conditions can be treated without surgery, i.e. conservatively.

After the specialist examination, it is advisable to see a physiotherapist, who has a detailed help with personalised therapy based on a condition assessment to help with back pain and, or lower back pain. Depending on the cause of the complaint, several different methods are used and combined to create a a specific exercise routine that targets the affected area to help relieve pain and eliminate its cause. In some cases the in addition to physiotherapy - to reinforce its effect - other recommended physiotherapy treatments (e.g. TENS) and medical massage the use of.

What can you do to prevent back and lower back pain?

The development of back pain and, of course, back pain complaints can usually be prevented! To do this, it is important to healthy lifestyle, which includes the regular exercise - for all ages. Yoga and massage the everyday stress-related problems can be successfully alleviated, and it is important that you choose a form of exercise that you enjoy. For expert advice, please contact a qualified our physiotherapists, who will help you to avoid musculoskeletal complaints in a personalised way!

Who are the most vulnerable?

• From sedentary workers, as sitting all the time puts extra strain on the spine. Poor posture also contributes to the development of low back pain.
• A people doing heavy physical work, due to frequent lifting and straining of the muscles.
• A people with scoliosis, because the muscular force imbalance puts more strain on the spinal curves.
• From top athletes, who, in addition to training the large muscles, should also pay close attention to strengthening the deep muscles.
• A mothers, because the body's centre of gravity changes during pregnancy and the increase in hormone levels can cause connective tissue laxity.
• From older age group, especially people with osteoporosis. As we age, it is important to prevent and treat the symptoms of back and lower back pain.