25th of May, 2017
Common Causes of Back Problems:
Back problems are common and they often worsen with age and with intense physical activity.
So we made a list of the most common causes of back pain.
1. Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of a spinal canal. During the narrowing of the canal, it pinches the peripheral nerves and the spinal canal, causing radiating pain throughout the body. This usually occurs in older adults due to an arthritic spine and the natural process of aging. Spinal Stenosis is treated by a chiropractor and by alleviating pain through rest, adjustments, and icing.
2. Degenerative Disc Disease is also caused by osteoarthritis, which is arthritis in the back. This occurs when the discs in your spine and the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber, thins out and deteriorates. This causes pain, tingling sensations and on occasion numbness. Unfortunately, this is a natural part of aging and there is no way to prevent this.
3. Herniated Discs are bulges in the spinal discs. This occurs when the discs become damaged due to old age, car accidents, sports injuries or any types of falls. The disc slips out of places, bulges, and presses into the nerves around it - causing excruciating pain. This most commonly occurs in the lumbar region but can occur in any area of the spine. Treatment for this may include spinal surgery, pain medication, physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments.
4. Nerve Compression in the spine can occur in individuals of any age but is more common in aging individuals. A pinched nerve may occur due to any of the conditions listed above. The symptoms include aching, shooting pain, swelling, and inflammation. Icing or heating the back can reduce swelling and inflammation and reduce pain.
For people with severe back problems, the following forms of exercises are recommended: swimming, biking, yoga and walking. These exercises are low impact and do not cause extra stress on the spine.To treat back pain you need to see a medical professional such as a chiropractor to discuss your treatment options.
Common Causes of Back Problems:
Back problems are common and they often worsen with age and with intense physical activity.
So we made a list of the most common causes of back pain.
2. Degenerative Disc Disease is also caused by osteoarthritis, which is arthritis in the back. This occurs when the discs in your spine and the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber, thins out and deteriorates. This causes pain, tingling sensations and on occasion numbness. Unfortunately, this is a natural part of aging and there is no way to prevent this.
3. Herniated Discs are bulges in the spinal discs. This occurs when the discs become damaged due to old age, car accidents, sports injuries or any types of falls. The disc slips out of places, bulges, and presses into the nerves around it - causing excruciating pain. This most commonly occurs in the lumbar region but can occur in any area of the spine. Treatment for this may include spinal surgery, pain medication, physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments.
4. Nerve Compression in the spine can occur in individuals of any age but is more common in aging individuals. A pinched nerve may occur due to any of the conditions listed above. The symptoms include aching, shooting pain, swelling, and inflammation. Icing or heating the back can reduce swelling and inflammation and reduce pain.
For people with severe back problems, the following forms of exercises are recommended: swimming, biking, yoga and walking. These exercises are low impact and do not cause extra stress on the spine.To treat back pain you need to see a medical professional such as a chiropractor to discuss your treatment options.