Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common issues that many people experience at some point in their lives. Back pain can happen when mechanical or structural problems develop in the spine, discs, muscles, ligaments, or tendons in the back. It is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as muscle strain, injury, poor posture, or underlying medical conditions. It can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain, and can significantly impact a person's quality of life. 

Symptoms
Most back pain improves with self-care, usually within a few weeks. Contact your healthcare provider if you face the following:

• Lasts longer than a few weeks
• Is severe and doesn’t improve with rest
• Weakness, numbness, tingling in legs
• Unexplained weight loss
• Radiating leg pain

Causes

• Muscle or ligament strain: This can occur from heavy lifting or sudden movements that cause a strain or sprain.
• Disc problems: Discs act as cushions between the vertebrae in the spine, and if they become damaged or ruptured, they can put pressure on the nerves and cause pain.
• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis can cause the breakdown of cartilage in the spine and lead to pain and stiffness.
• Osteoporosis: This condition causes bones to become weak and brittle and can lead to fractures in the spine.
• Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves and can cause pain.
• Skeletal irregularities: Scoliosis, which is a sideways curvature of the spine, or other skeletal irregularities can cause back pain.
• Infections or tumors: In rare cases, back pain can be caused by infections or tumors in the spine.