Lower back pain: Signs of dangerous diseases!
1 CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF LOWER BACK PAIN

1.What is lower back pain?
Lower back pain can be related to pain from the tendons, ligaments, vertebrae, discs or nerves.
Acute back pain (less than 6 weeks).
Subacute back pain (6 – 12 weeks).
Chronic back pain (over 12 weeks).
2. Symptoms of lower back pain
Causes of lower back pain: Spreads to the buttocks, thighs, legs, causing numbness, tingling or stinging.
Increases when moving, bending, standing for long periods of time, pain is more during the day than at night.
The pain can appear suddenly or be dull in the lower back.
Ankylosing spondylitis.
Fibromyalgia.
Calcification of the lumbar spine (lumbar spine).
Uterine cancer in women.
Prostate cancer in men.
Gynecological diseases: Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts Depending on the severity of the disease, lower back pain can range from dull to severe.
2 METHODS OF TREATMENT FOR LOWER BACK PAIN

2.1. Non-Surgical Treatment
Hot compress: Use a soft cotton towel soaked in hot water and apply it to the lower back for about 20 minutes during the first 2 days of pain.
Apply cold: Use an ice bag or wrap ice in a dry cloth and apply it to the painful lower back area for 30 minutes.
2.2. Drug Treatment
Muscle relaxants
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Pain relievers for pain of neurological origin such as gabapentin, pregabalin
Corticosteroid injections
2.3. Physical therapy
- Massage
- Stretch your body
3 PREVENT BACK PAIN

“Lower back pain” is a common problem and can affect our quality of life. Here are some prevention and treatment measures to reduce the risk of lower back pain:
3.1 Posture and movement care:
- Sit in the correct posture: Sit straight, place your feet evenly and use a chair with back support.
- Exercise regularly: Exercise the muscles that protect and support the spine, such as yoga, swimming, or walking.
- Stretch your muscles and spine: Roll a towel into a cylinder and place it below your waist to relax your back.
- Strengthen muscles and flexibility: Practice exercises that strengthen your back, abdominal and pelvic muscles.
3.2 Nutrition and bone and joint health care:
- Supplement Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Zinc: These nutrients help maintain bone health and reduce the risk of back pain.
- Take care of your weight: Keep your weight at an ideal level to reduce pressure on the spine.
3.3 Pay attention to thinking and psychology:
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- Reduce stress: Stress can cause muscle tension and back pain. Find ways to reduce stress through yoga, meditation, or relaxation.
- Positive thinking: Positive and optimistic thinking can help reduce stress and positively affect health.
If you experience persistent lower back pain or suspect any health problems, see your doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment.