30 Nov Signs that your Back Pain is Serious
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability and physician visits worldwide. Poor posture, hours slouching in a chair and long hours sitting at a desk can all cause chronic back pain.
Most people take over-the-counter pain medications when they first experience back pain. But what if your back pain is a sign of something more serious?
Pain is an alert your brain sends to you when something in the body goes wrong – an injury, a condition or a disease. You shouldn’t ignore these signals nor ignore the pain in your back.
What causes back pain?
A skilled and experienced pain specialist can help you understand the root cause of your pain and discomfort. It could be a soft tissue injury or a debilitating condition that requires immediate care. For example, pain and stiffness, that lasts throughout the day, could be a symptom of inflammatory arthritis.
A form of arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis can cause the vertebrae to fuse together, when left untreated. This can severely limit your movement and range of motion, due to loss of flexibility in the spine.
However, if it is diagnosed and treated in time, many non- or minimally invasive treatments can help you find relief and prevent future issues.
What signs show that my back pain is serious?
If your back pain is accompanied by weakness or loss of bladder or bowel control, it could indicate spinal cord compression and nerve damage and requires immediate medical attention.
Bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus, E. coli, or tuberculosis can also cause pain in your back.
Back pain can also be caused due to –
- Degenerative disc disease
- Bulging or Herniated Discs
- Neuropathies
- Arthritis
- Soft tissue injuries, and more.
The best solution is to consult an experienced pain specialist if your back pain doesn’t seem to go away.
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