Warning signs in lower back pain are: (1) fever with back pain, (2) back pain after an injury, (3) loss of bladder or bowel function along with backache, (4) loss of strength in the legs and (5) sudden weight loss.

3. Are spondylosis and lower back pain related?

Spondylosis affects the neck or cervical area of the spine, whereas lower back pain occurs in the lower part of the vertebrae.

4. Can pregnancy cause lower back pain?

Yes, pregnancy may be a reason behind lower back pain. In the initial phase of pregnancy, ligaments of lower back and pelvis stretch and soften to prepare for labour pain. This put pressure on lower the backbones and joints causing backache.

5. Can surgery help permanently treat lower back pain?

In rare cases, lower back pain requires surgical treatment, and it can relieve some causes of the back pain permanently.

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Treatment for Lower back pain in Pune

What is lower back pain?

Pain or discomfort that occurs below the ribcage (lumbar region) is called lower back pain. It is one of the most common problems that occur mainly due to muscle or ligament injury. Acute lower back pain can often get better on its own. If the pain is persistent, there are various treatments that can relieve lower back pain.

What are the causes and risk factors of lower back pain?

Some of the common conditions that relate to lower back pain are:

Muscle strain
Ligament strain
Ruptured disks
Arthritis
Skeletal irregularities
Osteoporosis
Skeletal stenosis
Deformities
Trauma
Compression fractures
Autoimmune disease
Tumors

Factors that increase the risk of developing back pain are:

Lack of exercise
Overweight that puts more stress on the back
Certain diseases such as arthritis, cancer
Improper lifting
Smoking

What are the symptoms of lower back pain?

Following are a few of the signs and symptoms of lower back pain:

Shooting or stabbing type of pain
Worsens pain with lifting, standing, bending, or walking
Muscle ache
Radiates pain down the leg
Reduces pain with reclining

Who can treat lower back pain?

Well experienced and qualified Orthopedists can treat lower back pain through various medications or surgery. Physiotherapists also perform various therapies and exercises to reduce lower back pain.

How is lower back pain diagnosed?

The following are a few of the tests that help to diagnose lower back pain.

Medical history and physical examination
X rays
MRI & CT scan
Blood tests
Bone scan
Nerve studies such as electromyography

What are the alternative options for the treatment of lower back pain?

Alternative treatment options that might ease back pain. Discuss with the doctor about the benefits and risks of different therapies. Few of them are:

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Chiropractic care
Acupuncture
Massage
Yoga

How lower back pain can be prevented?

The following are a few of the measures to avoid or prevent the recurrence of back pain:

Regular exercises
Maintain a healthy weight
Build muscle strength and flexibility
Avoid movements that twist or strain the back