Back pain (Symptoms and treatment)

Back pain can be seen as a common problem in humans. Back pain is not usually serious but it may be painful. Back pain can be seen in any age of people, it is more common among the age between 35 to 55 years. According to doctors, the common causes of back pain are…

Muscle spasm
Strained muscle
Strained Ligaments

Strains or spasm occur due to…

Improperly lifting
Lifting something heavy
Awkward movement

Everyday activity and poor posture may also occur back pain. Some of the examples include: pushing something, bending awkwardly, carrying something, lifting something, twisting, muscle tension, over-stretching, wrong posture during using a computer, or long driving without any break.

There are also some risk factors which is linked to Back pain…

Stressful job
Anxiety
Depression
Obesity and overweight
Smoking etc.

Symptoms

If any of the following symptoms shows, one should see their doctor…

Fever
Weight loss
Pain down the legs
Difficulty in urination
Unintentionally urination
Persistent back pain

Treatment

In many cases, pack pain resolves itself without any medical help. Home treatment and careful attention can prevent back pain but when home treatment does not give the desired result, doctor may recommend the following…