Spine problems – causes, symptoms and prevention

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Spine problem can be further divided into, lower back or upper back.

Causes

Stress or severe back pain injury Fracture Back strain Heavy exertion Overload of back muscles due to obesity

Unusual back pain –lifting heavy objects or pregnancy Diseases or injury involving backbone (vertebrae) Bone-thinning disease osteoporosis Degenerative arthritis - wear & tear of the muscles

Symptoms

ďƒ˜Back sprain or strain ďƒ˜Fibromyalgia - group of common rheumatoid

(pertaining to arthritis) disorders characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles

Degenerative arthritis of the spine – stiffness and

trouble bending over usually develops over years. Inflammatory arthritis – includes pain in the lower back,

morning stiffness in the back, neck, chest, and hips.

ďƒ˜Osteoporosis – thinned, weakened bones that fracture

easily, common in postmenopausal women. ďƒ˜Protruding disk - severe pain in the lower back, the

pain gets worse while bending or twisting.

Prevention

Maintaining good body posture By making simple changes in your sleeping postures can

relieve the strain of back pain. Regularly exercising

ďƒ˜Abdominal crunches (to strengthen your abdominal muscles) ďƒ˜Walking and swimming are also effective ways to strengthen

your lower back.

ďƒ˜Avoiding standing or sitting for too long. ďƒ˜Choose your footwear wisely, ensure they are comfortable.

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