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Back pain will affect most people at some stage in their lives. Back pain can also affect the low back, mid back or neck. Back pain can be short-term, lasting a matter of days or weeks or long-term. <\/p>\n
About back pain<\/b><\/p>\n
Back pain is very common, affecting about 80% of people at some stage in their lives. While back pain can affect people at any age, it is most common in people aged 35 years and older.<\/p>\n
A back has many joining structures that include joints, ligaments, tendons and bones with the main support being the spine. The spine is made up of 24 different bones, which are referred to as the vertebrae, including the bones on the coccyx and sacrum. Your spine is able to bend due to the discs that are between the vertebrae, which act as shock absorbers. Your spinal cord threads down through the central canal of each vertebra and carries nerves to the rest of your body from your brain. <\/p>\n
Your lower back area may experience stiffness, soreness and tension. This kind of pain is referred to as \u2018non-specific\u2019 back pain and will significantly improve after a few days, in most cases.<\/p>\n
Depending on how long your symptoms last your back pain may be referred to as either \u2018chronic\u2019 or \u2018acute\u2019:<\/p>\n
Causes of back pain<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThe causes of back pain are difficult to determine, though it\u2019s often related to a strain in one of the interconnecting structures in the back. While for many people the specific problem is difficult to identify, there are a various factors that can increase your risk in developing back pain or aggravating it. These factors include:<\/p>\n
Other causes of back pain include:<\/p>\n
\nIn very rare cases, back pain may also be the cause of cancer or an infection (<1% of of cases).<\/p>\n
Red flags can help indicate serious causes of back pain<\/b><\/p>\n
\nIt is recommended that you see your health professional if you experience back pain and one of the below problems:<\/p>\n
These symptoms are all referred to as red flags and are a sign that you should seek immediate medical help to ensure the cause of pain is not more serious.<\/p>\n
Diagnosis of back pain<\/b>
\nThe diagnosis of back pain starts with a thorough history and physical examination. In most cases this is enough to diagnose any issues. At times, more investigations may be needed and these can include radiology such as x-rays, CT scans or MRI. Other tests may also be requested by your medical doctor if needed, such as blood tests. <\/p>\n
Treatment of back pain<\/b><\/p>\n
The treatment of back pain will largely depend on its cause. In the vast majority of cases simple treatments are typically successful. Your chiropractor can discuss these with you. <\/p>\n
Self-help<\/b><\/p>\n
At Sydney Spine & Sports Centre (S3C) we will give you exercises to both help your back pain and go towards preventing further episodes in the future.<\/p>\n
Prevention of back pain<\/b><\/p>\n
\nConsidered back care can reduce the chance of getting low back pain. To take care of your back, try: <\/p>\n
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All about back pain Back pain will affect most people at some stage in their lives. Back pain can also affect the low back, mid back or neck. Back pain can be short-term, lasting a matter of days or weeks…
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