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Common
causes of back pain
Pain Relief
for back pain is possible
with the right product or treatment. Most people with back pain do not have
any damage to their spine. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments
and joints. More persistent back pain may be associated with arthritis of the
facet joints and degeneration of the discs. People with this condition may
however not experience any pain. Some common causes of back pain include:
Arthritis - Like other
joints of the body, the spinal facet joints can develop arthritis. There
may be degeneration and inflammation within the joint and the growth of
bony spurs (osteophytes) on the edges of the vertebrae. Commonly arthritis
of the facet joints is associated with disc degeneration. Some forms of
inflammatory arthritis such as ankylosing spondylitis directly involve the
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Muscle and ligament strains -
weak muscles and ligaments are unprepared for sudden or heavy lifting loads and
are easily injured. Lifting a heavy load without proper lifting techniques or
back support, an unusual bout of exercise, or even bad posture over a period of
time can hurt soft tissue and can result in back pain.
Osteoporosis - vertebral fracture
due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by thinning of the
bones. The vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they easily fracture.
Back Pain is due to the fracture.
Sciatica - the nerve that runs
from the lower back into the leg is compressed by a bulging intervertebral disc,
causing back pain.
Stress - one of the side effects
of stress is increased muscle tension, which can lead to fatigue, stiffness and
localised pain. Constantly tight muscles can create postural imbalances that may
cause misalignment of the spine and also back
pain.
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