Causes, Management and Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain, Pt 1

The Cardiff pain & performance clinic has put together all the information you need to know, to help you understand your chronic lower back pain better. Lower back pain is commonly experienced by every 8 out of 10 people around the globe. It's one of the most common reasons why people go to their doctors. There are people who have a higher likelihood of experiencing lower back pain than others. In most cases, it's not a major issue, and it could simply stem from a muscle or ligament strain. It's advisable to continue with your normal daily activities as soon as possible and to stay active after a short rest. Even if you experience some pain and discomfort at first, being active and exercising won't make your back pain worse. Staying active is a way to improve your well-being. 

The spine clinic Cardiff South Wales team at the Cardiff Bay Hospital explains about the physiology of a human spine in our body. The spine, also known as the backbone or spinal column, is a strong and flexible part of the body that allows you to have flexibility and strength. One vertebra sits on top of another, and it's made of 24 bones known as vertebrae. The bones are supported by discs between them and a network of strong ligaments and muscles surrounding them. At the end there is a set of bones simply fused together known to all of us as the tailbone. Facet joints are small joints that run from top to bottom on either side of the spine. The vertebrae act as a shield for the spinal cord as it passes inside. Through the base of the skull, the spinal cord connects to the brain. The rest of the body is connected through the nerves also called nerve roots, which pass through the spaces between the bones of the spine. The joints, discs, and ligaments in your spine age as you grow older. Even though the outer structure remains strong, it's common for your back to stiffen with age. Thus age is one big factor, but not for all.

Back pain is often a result of multiple factors. The back pain causes include occupation, age, weight, lifestyle, mental stress, physical stress, illness history, body posture and structure and overall health of a person. Though severe pain is not always a sign of a serious problem, it's important to remember that if the pain is chronic, you should consult with an expert pain medicine consultant Cardiff, Dr. Rahul Guru at the Cardiff Bay Hospital. Listed here are some of the causes, management and treatment of chronic back pain. Lower back pain symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually. Sharp or dull, achy pain can radiate to your bottom or down the back of your legs, which is known as sciatica. You may experience stiffness, muscle spasms or maintaining a posture maybe difficult for you. Lower back pain is a result of multiple injuries, conditions, and diseases. Keep a watch for the next part of the blog to know further about treatments. Visit https://cardiffpainclinic.com/  for booking and appointments.

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