Stay Strong with Lower Back Pain Treatment

by Mark O'Brien Physical Therapist

The lower back disorder as the nonspecific disease relates to the stretching of muscles and bones. The lumbar portion is made of interconnected or overlapping elements. In the lower portion of back there is a collective role of five vertebrae. In this specific structure there is the main role of fibrocartilaginous discs that plays their major role in the prevention of vertebrae rubbing. There are specific openings in between these vertebrae that offer the passage to nerves. In this way, the particular portion gets the senses and offers message to the muscles. If we talk about the stability of the spinal region then it is offered by muscles and ligaments of the back. The majority of patients deal with such skeletal issues due to poor posture or physical weakness.

In the straight and stable posture of the spine there is the main role of multifidus muscles. The particular muscles show their role in sitting and walking like common movements. Sometimes, the problematic situation in these muscles results in back pain. The proper care about the posture is crucial step in lower back pain treatment procedure. The basic problem is related to circulatory or nervous system because there is no blood supply inside the disc. In such conditions cells have to survive in the absence of blood supply. With the time, the discs lose their flexibility and not able to absorb any stress related condition. This painful situation is harmful to other parts of the spine. In most of the cases, it is found that any injury results in change in the formation of disc and results in back pain.

The basic reason behind back pain can be classified into three major groups such as mechanical, non-mechanical or referred pain. The category of mechanical back pain includes the reasons like joint problems, trouble with nerve roots, broken vertebra and muscle strain. More than 90% back pain is the result of mechanical reasons. The inflammatory conditions, infection or tumor like problem becomes the part of non-mechanical pain. The pain induces due to the problem in internal organs is known as referred pain. There are less effective methods are developed for lower back pain treatment. The preventive measures such as-

1.    Use of medium-firm mattresses.

2.    Get the company of exercises for improving posture.

3.    Get the proper support by wearing specially designed belts.

4.    Use of comfortable shoes.

5.    Be careful in lifting techniques.

6.    Proper rest in painful situations.

The main goal of such preventive measures is to offer normal functioning of the spine. With all the precautions and physical management if the person gets to suffer from chronic lower back pain then he has to take the physician advice. In such conditions there are many other treatments in the form of medication and surgery are available. These types of processes are helpful in management and recovery like factors. But, a person has to prefer only the prescribed drug only to avoid the risk of addiction. The best alternatives are chiropractic and acupuncture care that supports to all aged persons.