Lower back

PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF THE BACK MAY BE DUE TO THESE DISEASES

Acute back pain appears suddenly and usually lasts for a few days or weeks and can manifest itself in different ways, varying in intensity from mild to very intense.

  • Compression fractures of the spine due to
  • Tension or tear ing of the muscles or ligaments that support the back.
  • Muscle strain
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar osteoarthritis

How long can a pain in the lower back last?

Acute back pain appears suddenly and usually lasts for a few days or weeks and can manifest itself in different ways, varying in intensity from mild to very intense.

Back pain is chronic, when it lasts more than three months. Most back pain subsides spontaneously, although it may take some time.

For many years, normal advi ce was to rest in bed. However, the most recent data has shown that there is little or no beneficial role for bed rest in the treatment of low er back pain.

  • I n case of have severe pain, bed rest may not relieve pain, but rather increase it.
  • If you find comfortable positions and walk at times, you may not need bed rest.

Some symptoms of lower back pain may include:

  • Muscle discomfort
  • Throbbing pain
  • Limitation of mobility and flexibility in movement
  • You may feel discomfort in the legs, hips or bottom of the foot.

Treatments

Depending on the diagnosis of each person, there are several natural remedies without surgery that can help solve certain lower back pain. The most conventional are

  • Use of heat or cold
  • Strengthening muscle exercises
  • Massages
  • Anti-inflammatory medication

What if your lower back pain hides something else?

Avoid ignoring constant warnings. Dr. Muñoz is here to help you.