{"id":2232,"date":"2013-06-12T08:48:07","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T03:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/patriotsforumindia.com\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2013-06-12T08:48:41","modified_gmt":"2013-06-12T03:18:41","slug":"%e0%a4%aa%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%a0-%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%a6-%e0%a4%9a%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%82-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patriotsforumindia.com\/?p=2232","title":{"rendered":"\u092a\u0940\u0920 \u0915\u093e \u0926\u0930\u094d\u0926 – \u091a\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u0917\u093e\u0908\u0921 : Lower Back Pain , Visual Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0<\/span>An A-to-Z Visual\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guide to Low Back Pain<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Low Back Pain?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Low\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 back pain is a universal human experience — almost everyone has it at some\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 doesn’t, there are effective treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Symptoms\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 of Low Back Pain<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Symptoms\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 range from a dull ache to a stabbing or shooting sensation. The pain may\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 make it hard to move or stand up straight. Acute back pain comes on\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 suddenly, often after an injury from sports or heavy lifting. Pain that\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 lasts more than three months is considered chronic. If your pain is not\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 better within 72 hours, you should consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Symptoms\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That Require Urgent Care<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Severe\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 back pain after a fall or injury should be checked out by a health care\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 professional. Other warning signs include a loss of bowel or bladder\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 control, leg weakness, fever, and pain when coughing or urinating. If you\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 have any of these symptoms along with your back pain, contact your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Muscle\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strain or Sciatica?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 kind of back pain that follows heavy lifting or exercising too hard is\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 often caused by muscle strain. But sometimes back pain can be related to a\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 disc that bulges or ruptures. If a bulging or ruptured disc presses on the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sciatic nerve, pain may run from the buttock down one leg. This is called\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sciatica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain Culprit: Your Job<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain Culprit: Your Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain Culprit: Your Workout<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Overdoing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 it at the gym or golf course is one of the most common causes of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 overextended muscles leading to low back pain. You’re especially vulnerable\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 if you tend to be inactive during the work week and then spend hours at the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 gym or softball field on the weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain Culprit: Your Posture<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Mom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 was right when she said, “Stand up straight!” Your back supports\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 weight best when you don’t slouch. This means sitting with good lumbar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 support for your lower back, shoulders back, with feet resting on a low\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 stool. When standing, keep weight evenly balanced on both feet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain Culprit: Herniated Disc<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 spine’s vertebrae are cushioned by gel-like discs that are prone to wear\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and tear from aging or injuries. A weakened disc may rupture or bulge,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 putting pressure on the spinal nerve roots. This is known as a herniated\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 disc and can cause intense pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain Culprit: Chronic Conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Most\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 people get their first taste of low back pain in their 30s. The odds of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 additional attacks increase with age. Other reasons your low back may hurt\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      To\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 help your doctor diagnose the source of low back pain, be specific in\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 describing the type of pain, when it started, related symptoms, and any\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 history of chronic conditions. Your doctor may order X-rays, CT or MRI\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 scans to look for damaged bones or discs, or other injuries to the spine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      If\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 back pain doesn’t go away in three months, there’s evidence that yoga can\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 help. In one recent study, people who took 12 weeks of yoga classes had\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 fewer symptoms of low back pain than people who were given a book about\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 care for back pain. The benefits lasted several months after the classes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 were finished. The study suggests conventional stretching also works just\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 as well. Make sure your instructor is experienced at teaching people with\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 back pain and will modify postures for you as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Chiropractors\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and some osteopathic doctors use spinal manipulation to treat low back pain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 by applying pressure with their hands to bones and surrounding tissues.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This treatment is not appropriate for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Can\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 acupuncture treat back pain? The evidence is mixed. In 2009, a study of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 several hundred people with long-lasting back pain found surprising\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 results. Those who had simulated acupuncture (involving toothpicks tapping\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the skin) got the same benefits as those who had real acupuncture with\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 needles. After eight weeks, both groups had greater relief than people who\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 did not have acupuncture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Mild\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 back pain often feels better with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Pain-relieving creams may be helpful\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 for muscle aches. For severe pain or chronic pain, your doctor may\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 recommend prescription medication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      If\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 simpler therapies and medications aren’t helping, your doctor may recommend\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 injections to the back. One procedure, called a nerve root block, targets\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 irritated nerves. Injections for back pain usually contain steroid\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 medication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      If\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 long-lasting back pain is interfering with your daily life, and other\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 treatments have not provided relief, you may be a candidate for surgery.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Depending on the cause of your pain, a surgeon may remove a herniated disc,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 widen the space around the spinal cord, and\/or fuse two spinal vertebrae\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Two\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 types of strength-training moves that may benefit the lower back are\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 flexion and extension exercises. In flexion exercises, you bend forward to\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 stretch the muscles of the back and hips. In extension exercises, you bend\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 backward to develop the muscles that support the spine. One example is\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 doing leg lifts while lying on your stomach. Depending on the cause of your\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 back pain, there are some exercises you should not do. If you have back\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 pain, make sure to talk to your doctor about what exercises are safe for\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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