Causes of Back Pain
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Back pain commonly occurs and is one of the most popular reasons for individuals to seek the care of a doctor. Research has indicated that approximately 80 percent of individuals will experience back pain by the age of 55. Back pain is almost always a factor in long-term workplace disability and workers’ compensation.
While it is frequently believed that back pain is for the most part a condition associated with blue-collar workers, this is really not the case. The condition affects both white and blue collar workers. Any activity that involves repetitive motions or long periods of twisting, bending, lifting or sitting will play a role in increasing the risk of back pain.
Why is Back Pain So Common?
The spine comprises discs, tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones and if a problem develops anywhere on this structure, the back pain will arise.
Common Causes of Back Pain
Poor body mechanics and bad posture while carrying out daily activities can greatly impact the back and result in pain. For example, poor body mechanics is demonstrated when lifting heavy objects and not bending at the knees. This places a lot of strain on the back, as the legs are not used to properly to distribute the weight of the object.
Prolonged sitting or standing may tighten and cause pain to the muscles that sustain the spine.
Strains in the lower back are common and they come about when muscles are torn or overstretched. When a sudden force twist or pull the muscles in the back, muscle strains take place.
Painful Degenerative commonly cause back pain. Discs serve as cushions between the spinal column. As we get older, the discs might become thinner and lose some of their capacity to absorb shock. This reduction in cushioning can lead to pain.
Ligamentous Sprains are common causes of back pain and they come about when the ligaments supporting the bones are ripped from their attachments; sprains take place with unexpected, quick movements.
Ruptured or Herniated Discs also result to back pain. The jellylike material which surrounds the disk may rupture or protrude and pinch a nerve. When this occurs, a condition commonly referred to as "Sciatica" takes places. The ruptured disc presses against the main nerve that journeys down your leg and causes pain to spread out from the buttock down to the back of the leg.
While it is frequently believed that back pain is for the most part a condition associated with blue-collar workers, this is really not the case. The condition affects both white and blue collar workers. Any activity that involves repetitive motions or long periods of twisting, bending, lifting or sitting will play a role in increasing the risk of back pain.
Why is Back Pain So Common?
The spine comprises discs, tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones and if a problem develops anywhere on this structure, the back pain will arise.
Common Causes of Back Pain
Poor body mechanics and bad posture while carrying out daily activities can greatly impact the back and result in pain. For example, poor body mechanics is demonstrated when lifting heavy objects and not bending at the knees. This places a lot of strain on the back, as the legs are not used to properly to distribute the weight of the object.
Prolonged sitting or standing may tighten and cause pain to the muscles that sustain the spine.
Strains in the lower back are common and they come about when muscles are torn or overstretched. When a sudden force twist or pull the muscles in the back, muscle strains take place.
Painful Degenerative commonly cause back pain. Discs serve as cushions between the spinal column. As we get older, the discs might become thinner and lose some of their capacity to absorb shock. This reduction in cushioning can lead to pain.
Ligamentous Sprains are common causes of back pain and they come about when the ligaments supporting the bones are ripped from their attachments; sprains take place with unexpected, quick movements.
Ruptured or Herniated Discs also result to back pain. The jellylike material which surrounds the disk may rupture or protrude and pinch a nerve. When this occurs, a condition commonly referred to as "Sciatica" takes places. The ruptured disc presses against the main nerve that journeys down your leg and causes pain to spread out from the buttock down to the back of the leg.