LOWER BACK PAIN RELIEF EXERCISES. Risk factors for lower back pain.

Описание: Video on causes of lower back pain. Best Exercises or stretches to help relieve back pain fast.

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The lower back is made up of 5 lumbar vertebrae with rubbery intervertebral discs in between. ligaments hold the vertebrae in place and tendons attach muscles to the spinal column. Multiple pairs of nerves that originate from the spinal cord will exit the spinal column in between these vertebrae.

Risk factors for lower back pain are
1) Age: the first attack of lower back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 to 50.
With age, we can have a loss of muscle elasticity and tone. The intervertebral discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility as well, reducing their ability to cushion the vertebrae. Loss of bone strength from osteoporosis can lead to fractures too.
2) poor fitness levels:
Weak back and abdominal muscles may not properly support the spine.
“ weekend warriors “ are more likely to suffer painful back injuries than people who make moderate physical activity a daily habit.
3) Weight gain: being overweight, or quickly gaining significant amounts of weight can put stress on the back and lead to lower back pain.
4) Job-related factors:
Having a job that requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling, particularly when it involves twisting or vibrating of the spine, can lead to injury and back pain. Working at the desk all day long can contribute to pain. There is also growing evidence that suggests high workload, monotonous work, and job dissatisfaction are linked to lower back pain.

5) Smoking:
Smoking can restrict blood flow and oxygen to the discs and that can cause them to degenerate faster.
6) Mental health:
Anxiety and depression and stress can influence how closely one focuses on their pain as well as their perception of its severity.
Stress can affect the body in numerous ways, including causing muscle tension which can then contribute to back pain as well.

Causes of back pain congenital, degenerative, injuries, medical
Congenital: For example, a lot of young girls may have a curved spine otherwise known as scoliosis. Some children can also have fractures of the vertebrae joint from birth - medically known as spondylolysis.
Degenerative causes. These are age-related wear and tear and the breakdown of joints and support structures of the lower back.
Intervertebral disc degeneration occurs resulting in the rubbery discs eventually drying up reducing their shock absorption capability.
Lumbar spondylosis is basically worn and tear and degeneration of the joints and bones of the spine as people get older. Age-related loss of muscle and tendon elasticity.
injuries like Fractures of the vertebrae, Sprains, strains, tears and spasms of back muscle, tendons and ligaments due to sports, falls or accidents are also common reasons for sudden severe back pain.
Some medical causes of lower back pain may include inflammatory conditions like spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis.

Treatment available
a) Medications can be used from time to time to relieve intense back pain.
In my practice, I use it mainly to reduce intense pain so that my patients can be mobile enough to carry out stretching and physiotherapies.
Topical pain relief can also be useful in reducing pain.

B) Physical therapy
This involves using extremes of temperature or muscle stimulations to modify the perception of pain.TENS or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation are battery-powered devices that place electrodes on the skin over the painful area. Massages or gentle spinal manipulations can be done by experienced practitioners to provide small to moderate short-term relief of back pain.

c) avoidance of prolonged bed rest as this can further weakness your core muscles.
D) Stretching and exercise.
This is probably one of my top option for chronic lower back pain.
Exercises and stretching can help to reduce muscle spasms and knots.
In addition, by strengthening the core or abdominal muscles, you are increasing the support for your vertebrae as well.
These can accelerate recovery from back pain and to reduce and prevent future occurrences.

0:00 intro
01:10 structure of lower back
02:25 risk factors for back pain
04:33 causes of lower back pain
06:08 treatment of back pain
08:16 stretching exercises

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