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Back pain is a symptom.
Pain arising from other organs may be felt
in the back. This is called referred
pain. Many intra-abdominal disorders—such
as appendicitis, aneurysms, kidney diseases, bladder infections, pelvic
infections, and ovarian disorders, among others—can cause pain referred to
the back.
Lumbar Muscle Strain: Muscle strains are the most common cause of
low back pain. Patients may or may not remember the initial event that
triggered their muscle spasm, but the good news is that most episodes of
back pain from muscle strains resolve completely within a few weeks.
Spinal Steno sis: Spinal steno sis causes
back pain in the aging population. As we
age, the spinal canal can become constricted, due in part to
>arthritis and other conditions. If the
spinal canal becomes too tight,
back pain can be the result.
Arthritis:
Arthritis most commonly affects
joints such as the knees and fingers.
However, arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the small
joints of the
spine.
Arthritis of the spine can cause
back pain with movement.
Back Pain Treatment: The most frustrating aspect in treatment of
back pain is that there is no "magic
bullet." Most individuals recover completely by simply avoiding strain to
their spine. Patients often find help from ice, heat, and medications. If
the basic steps do not alleviate
back pain, the next step is to seek medical
evaluation. Depending on the symptoms and the length of the problem, your
physician can properly organize a treatment schedule.
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