Lower back pain is extremely typical. It may be caused by a strain (injury) to the muscles or tendons. Atherosclerosis, structural issues, and disc traumas are other factors. With rest, physical therapy, and medicine, pain can be relieved and gets better. By maintaining a healthy weight and staying active, you can lower your risk of developing low back discomfort.

Risk factors

•           People over 30 are more vulnerable to back pain.

•           Weight: People have overweight/obesity or carry extra weight are more likely to have back pain.

•           Overall health: Weakened abdominal muscles can’t support the spine, which can lead to back strains and sprains.

•           Occupation and lifestyle: Jobs and activities that require heavy lifting or bending can increase the risk of a back injury.

•           Structural problems: Severe back pain can result from conditions, such as scoliosis, that change spine alignment.

•           Disease: People who have a family history of osteoarthritis, certain types of cancer and other disease have a higher risk of low back pain.

•           Mental health: Back pain can result from depression and anxiety.

Causes

•           Strains and sprains

•           Fractures

•           Disk problems

•           Structural problems

•           Arthritis

•           Disease like Spine tumors, infections and several types of cancer can cause back pain.

•           Spondylolisthesis

Symptoms

•           Symptoms of lower back pain can come on suddenly or appear gradually.

•           Pain may be sharp or dull and achy, and it may radiate to your bottom or down the back of your legs (sciatica).

•           Pain can range from mild to severe.

•           In some cases, pain can make it difficult or impossible to walk, sleep, work or do everyday activities.

•           Stiffness

•           Posture problems

•           Muscle spasms

Diagnosis

•           Spine X-ray

•           MRI

•           CT scan

•           Electromyography (EMG)

What Ayurveda says?

In Ayurveda pain occurs mainly due to the impaired Vata dosha. Vata pacifying treatments along with nidana parivarjana and other treatment modalities will help to get out of these kind of health conditions.

•           Abhyanga

•           Swedana

•           Samana are some of treatment plans