Lower back pain

 

Lower back pain

Lower back pain

Lower back pain can have causes that aren’t due to underlying diseases. Examples include overuse such as working out or lifting to muscle, prolonged sitting and lying down, sleeping in an uncomfortable position wearing poorly fitting back pack.

Symptoms

Pain areas- in the back, muscles and bones, hip or leg

Sensory- leg numbness or pin and needles

Also common –back joint dysfunction or muscle spams

Medication

Nonsteroidal  anti-inflammatory drug, analgesic, muscle relaxant and narcotic

Selfcare

Heating pad and physical exercise

Therapies

Joint manipulation, stretching, massage, acupuncture and physical therapy 

DR. SHAHRAM 

MIAHS Paramedical Institute