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<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There it is again. Lower back pain. You twist and turn, trying to get comfortable. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sleep is impossible, so you get up and walk around while you rub it. You try sleeping in every conceivable position. When desperation sets in, you even try weird yoga poses that make you look like a squashed pretzel. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your family laughs \u2026 but you don\u2019t. You don\u2019t know how to relieve your lower back pain and it\u2019s not funny. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s affecting your life more than you let on. Some everyday activities are difficult or you avoid them altogether. Your mood has deteriorated from coping with the pain and your friends and family are reluctant to be around you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Worse still, everything you have tried so far hasn\u2019t helped. You\u2019re probably asking yourself, what can I do to relieve my lower back pain? Will I ever be pain-free again?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are suffering from lower back pain, you are not alone. Researchers believe that up to 70% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point(1), and of these, up to 20% will suffer from chronic back pain that doesn\u2019t recover over time(2).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fortunately, lower back pain relief is possible for many conditions and your symptoms may resolve completely. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Different symptoms can indicate different problems, so it\u2019s important to clearly describe your pain. Initial treatment is the same for many problems but it will help your doctor to rule out serious medical conditions. Do any of the following descriptions fit your pain?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This type of pain is usually confined to the lower back, where it can be accompanied by muscle spasms. Sufferers often report feeling \u201clocked up\u201d or stiff and unable to bend or twist at the waist. Aches and pains may also affect the hips and pelvis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sciatic pain or sciatica is caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve. Pain may feel as if it\u2019s shooting down one or both legs or it can feel like a burning or numb sensation. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sitting for prolonged periods of time puts pressure on the discs in your lower back. Stretching or walking around often provides relief but it may be temporary. Regular movement is best for this type of pain. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When a change of position brings relief, it can offer clues to the condition that\u2019s causing your pain. For example, leaning forward may relieve the pain of spinal stenosis because it opens the spinal canal and takes pressure off the spinal cord. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This type of pain increases in intensity after you wake, but getting up and moving around eases it. Your lower back is stiff after prolonged rest and reduced blood flow during the night. The quality of your mattress and pillows can sometimes be a factor with this type of pain. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image Source: Pixabay<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The onset of your pain can provide a vital clue for a diagnosis. In some cases, it\u2019s obvious because you suffered instant pain from an injury or trauma. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n But sometimes, the cause is unclear. Repetitive movements can place strain on your back that causes slowly-intensifying pain. It can come on at the end of a long work day or it might gradually worsen for no obvious reason. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pain that comes and goes but gradually gets worse can be caused by disc degeneration. It will often settle down then flare up again and it becomes more intense over time. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tImage Source: Pixabay<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sometimes back pain indicates a serious problem with your health and you need prompt medical attention. If you have any of the following symptoms with your back pain, seek help immediately. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We tend to think of lower back pain being caused by injury or overuse. But did you know that certain medical conditions cause back pain? Some of these are chronic conditions that require complex treatments, while others are short-lived or may resolve over time. The common causes of back pain include: \t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lyme disease (spread by ticks) is well-known for its wide variety of symptoms and the way that it affects each person differently. As more research uncovers its secrets, <\/a>doctors have discovered that it can mimic severe lower back conditions that affect the nerves. \t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n While doctors debate whether multiple sclerosis itself causes lower back pain, sufferers know that the pain is real. In MS sufferers, incorrect or abnormal movements due to the loss of muscle strength<\/a> are the most likely causes of lower back pain, leading to less spinal support and exacerbating symptoms. Some forms of physical therapy can be helpful in restoring balance to the muscles and spine. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shingles can cause a condition known as post-herpetic neuralgia.<\/a> Itching and burning nerve pain occurs in the lower back long after the infection has gone. In rare cases, the pain can return even after the initial pain and rash have healed. It is most common in women and seniors. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Disintegrating cartilage in the neck and spine joints causes the symptoms of osteoarthritis<\/a>. Stiffness, pain, and weakness in the arms or legs are common. This condition affects older people more than anyone else. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A number of autoimmune disorders cause lower back pain <\/a>due to the inflammatory processes at work in the spine. They include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, degenerative disc disease, Reiter\u2019s Syndrome, Crohn\u2019s disease, fibromyalgia and several other rare but serious disorders. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kidney stone pain<\/a> is likely to be severe and to come on suddenly. It usually occurs under the ribs in the back and can move to the lower abdomen and groin. It is often accompanied by fever, chills, vomiting, blood in the urine, or cloudy urine. Urination may be painful, uncomfortable, or more frequent. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Movement that pushes the spine beyond its capacity to cope causes damage or trauma. Repetitive motions, twisting while bending, heavy lifting, carrying heavy loads, falls, or accidents can all cause spinal trauma. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Injuries are typically acute, meaning they heal or resolve in under three months. If they do not heal during this time, they are classed as chronic or long-term and the problem may require a different approach. Joint problems, an irritated nerve root, or a herniated disc are common causes of chronic lower back pain. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A herniated disc occurs when trauma causes the wall of the disc to rupture or tear, allowing the protein-filled jelly inside to leak out. These proteins irritate nerve roots, causing pain and inflammation. Damaged nerves in the disc walls increase the pain, while nerve compression may also occur as the disc loses its cushioning effect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nerve compression in the lower spine causes lumbar radiculitis, or sciatica, as it more commonly known. Symptoms include lower back pain, numbness and weakness in the legs and\/or feet, pain that moves down the legs, and a burning sensation in the hips. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Degenerative spinal conditions can cause a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms include leg pain, muscle weakness, and numbness in the lower back and buttocks and legs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Facet Joint Dysfunction<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Small joints located between and behind each vertebra keep the spine flexible but stable during movement. They prevent movements that would go too far and cause damage. Facet joints are in constant use and often wear out over time, leading to painful spinal disorders. \t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction<\/strong>\t<\/strong>\t<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The sacroiliac joints absorb shocks between the upper spine and the pelvis and legs. When dysfunction occurs, the sacroiliac joints can \u201clock up,\u201d not allowing enough motion, or they can allow excess movement that causes spinal instability. Either condition can cause lower back pain, pain in the buttocks, and pain that moves down the legs (similar to sciatic pain). \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis (excess curvature of the upper spine that causes a hump on the upper back) can lead to lower back pain if they cause stenosis, disc degeneration, or damage to the sacroiliac joint or facet joints. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Osteoporosis causes the bones to become weak or crumbly. Sudden pain can result when the cylindrical vertebrae fracture or give way. Women are more likely than men to suffer from this type of fracture because their bones are thinner and lighter. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Women suffer from chronic lower back pain more than men do, due to anatomic, hormonal, lifestyle and age-related factors. Common lower back pain causes in women include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coccydynia is pain in the tailbone area when sitting or bending over. Women are more likely to suffer from this type of pain due to injuries from pregnancy or childbirth. Some coccydynia injuries are the result of a fall while others have no known cause. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Degenerative spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra slips over the top of another. Women are more likely to suffer from this problem due to hormonal factors, lighter bone density and differences in the shape and angle of the pelvic structure. It is more likely to occur after age 50. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The majority of fibromyalgia sufferers are women. Although the medical profession is not certain what causes fibromyalgia, research shows an imbalance of some neurotransmitters (brain chemicals that carry messages around the body). Some even refer to fibromyalgia as a pain processing disorder<\/a> due to an imbalance in the neurotransmitters that control pain. It often causes intense lower back pain. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The piriformis is a small muscle in the buttocks. Its function is to provide stability to the hip joint and to allow the rotation of the thigh. Piriformis syndrome mimics many of the symptoms of sciatica, with pain, tingling, weakness or numbness that runs down the back of the legs to the feet. It affects women more than men, possibly because of the anatomical differences in their pelvic structure. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pelvic inflammatory disease affects the female reproductive system. It is caused by sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Its symptoms are infertility, menstrual irregularities, and lower back pain. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although men are less likely to suffer from debilitating back pain conditions than women, they don\u2019t escape altogether. Some medical conditions that cause lower back pain in men include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue. It can be chronic (long-term), with no known cause, or it can be a bacterial infection that causes sudden pain. A bacterial infection can lead to chronic prostatitis with recurring symptoms. Acute (short-term) prostatitis can cause:\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image source: Pixabay<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This condition causes pain and inflammation in the prostate, urinary tract and pelvic region. It is common in men over 50, with some experiencing it to such a degree that it affects everyday activities. The symptoms include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A doctor, chiropractor or other health professional will usually ask a series of questions to determine the cause of your lower back pain. Some of the questions might include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Knowing the answers to some of these questions will help you to get an accurate diagnosis more quickly. If a doctor or chiropractor is still uncertain about a diagnosis, the next step might be an x-ray, MRI scan, CT scan, bone scan or ultrasound. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have been injured, follow these steps for lower back pain treatment at home: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications work best for short-term use when inflammation causes lower back pain. Naproxen,<\/a> ibuprofen<\/a> and acetominophen<\/a> often relieve pain quickly after an injury. Other options include medicated creams and gels that you can rub on the affected area for fast relief. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over-the-counter medication goes well with other remedies such as hot and cold compresses to manage inflammation and stimulate healing. Walking, swimming or other gentle exercise can also increase blood flow to the affected area while helping muscles and joints to remain flexible and mobile.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These remedies are best for muscle-related lower back pain. Other lower back pain relief products include posture aids, prescription medication, and natural supplements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herniated disc pain is a little different to muscular injuries of the spine although the initial treatment is similar. You might need to see a doctor for a diagnosis as home remedies may not relieve the pain. In the meantime, try the following approach:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If lower back pain doesn\u2019t resolve within a few days, a doctor may prescribe stronger painkillers or order scans or tests for a diagnosis. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sciatic pain can require a different approach if the cause is a bulging or herniated disc. It usually doesn\u2019t respond as well to painkillers and your doctor may treat it with corticosteroids or anesthetic injections. If you have severe pain, your doctor might also prescribe antidepressants, anticonvulsants, or narcotics such as codeine. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your sleeping position is important for spinal health and recovery after injury. Try these tips:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image by mohamed Hassan<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/h6>\n
Spine-Tingling Symptoms Causing Misery all Over the Planet<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Dull, Aching Pain <\/strong><\/h4>\n
2.<\/strong> <\/strong>Pain that goes to Buttocks, Legs & Feet<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3. Pain that\u2019s Worse after Sitting<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4. Changing Positions Relieves the Pain<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. Pain that Worsens after Waking but Improves after Movement<\/strong><\/h4>\n
When Did Your Back Pain Start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When to See a Doctor Right Away <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What Causes Lower Back Pain? (You might be surprised)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Lyme Disease <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Multiple Sclerosis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Shingles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Autoimmune Disorders<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pyelonephritis (Kidney stones)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What Happens when Injury Strikes? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Herniated Disc<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Lumbar Radiculitis (Sciatica)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Spinal Stenosis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Deformity <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Compression Fracture (From osteoporosis)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
When it Hurts to be a Woman!<\/strong>\t<\/strong>\t<\/h3>\n
Coccydynia<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Fibromyalgia<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Piriformis Syndrome<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Men Hurt Too<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Prostatitis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Getting a Diagnosis (It won\u2019t hurt a bit)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Treatment after an Injury<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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After 48 hours, change your treatment strategy:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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How to Relieve Lower Back Pain Fast<\/strong>\t\t<\/h2>\n
How to Relieve Herniated Disc Pain in the Lower Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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When do You need Prescription Medication?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n \u201c<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>In the pain world, anything more than three months is <\/em><\/strong>
chronic pain. So, if you\u2019ve been taking an NSAID or <\/em><\/strong>
acetaminophen to manage back pain for three months or <\/em><\/strong>
more, you should see a doctor to at least find out if you\u2019re taking the right medication at the right dose.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
Jae Jung, MD<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nHow to Relieve Lower Back Pain while Sleeping<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to Relieve Lower Back Pain during Pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n