In this two part series we will introduce you to common causes and experiences with back pain. Part two will be released shortly so keep your eyes peeled!
Recover from Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a very common source of pain and is the reason for roughly 20% of all GP visits in the UK. Back pain can be very debilitating and if you have suffered from it in the past you will know that it can stop you enjoying life to its fullest. In-order to recover from lower back pain first we need to understand where pain in the lower back can come from.
What causes Lower Back Pain?
· can come from a disc protrusion/herniation (slipped disc)
· facet joints (the small joints between the bones in your spine)
· muscle sprains
· joint ligament sprains
· trapped nerves and muscle spasms
· More potentially serious causes of back pain include tumours, fractures and internal organ pain (pain arising from these structures account for less than 5% of lower back pain presentations).
Treatments of Lower Back Pain
· The vast majority of lower back pain is very treatable and most can see a full recovery in less than 12-16 weeks depending on the severity of the injury, depending on the severity of the injury this can take longer as well, how it’s being managed e.g. physiotherapy and other factors at home and at work like activity levels and nature of your work.
· PHYSIOTHERAPY is the best way to go about treating and allowing you to recover from lower back pain. At the Foot and Leg Clinic we will provide a detailed assessment and diagnose the underlying issue and will be able to form a management plan which will fit in with your busy lifestyle and allow you to get better.
· There are many different ways in which lower back pain can be treated here with examples including massage, mobilisation, manipulation, acupuncture and exercise.
· There are also many myths and misconceptions regarding exercise and lower back pain which will be covered in another blog post. Remember that everyone is different and we all have different needs and perceptions as to what works for back pain so what might work for one person might not necessarily work for yourself but it is important that for full recovery and prevention of further flare ups to see a physiotherapist for your back pain.
