Causes of Back Pain
Below are our 31 articles in the causes of back pain' category:
Back pain is generally a sign of a muscle or joint problem. It usually isn’t serious, and most people recover from back pain within a few days to a...
Healthcare professionals have been aware for a long time that people suffering with chronic pain especially of the back, are at a higher risk of...
Parkinson’s disease is usually associated with shakes and awkward movements, but back pain and other pains in muscles and joints can be a common...
Around 75% of pregnant women will suffer with back pain during their pregnancy. Most of the time the pain is pregnancy related and symptoms will...
From tiny handbags for purses and keys to large rucksacks carrying enough for a camping weekend, bags are essential tools for everyday life. The bags...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for taking time off work. Back pain doesn’t always have a physical basis – in some people, the pain is...
A beautiful pair of shoes or boots is an essential part of looking great, and makes the person wearing them feel really good. Wearing high heels, or...
Though very rare, cauda equine syndrome can be extremely serious and should be treated as an emergency. It can lead to paralysis of the lower body...
A common cause of back pain is a herniated disc. This condition is sometimes also referred to as a slipped, ruptured or torn disc (possibly also...
Coccydinia is a medical term used to describe pain experienced in the region of the coccyx, which is the tailbone and located at the very end of...
Dehydrated Discs – or Degenerative Disc Disease – is something that many people suffer from throughout the United Kingdom.
A spinal disc acts as a...
Facet syndrome (also known as facet joint syndrome, facet joint disease or posterior joint dysfunction) is a form of back pain centred on the facet...
Anyone who has ever suffered from a bad back will know how much pain and discomfort can be exacerbated by a poor mattress, but it is not just those...
Back pain can be a symptom of a number of different bacterial infections, including infections in the urinary tract, or in the spine.
Urinary...
Injuries and trauma occur due to many causes. Left untreated some injuries can have very serious consequences, so if a spinal injury is suspected,...
The purpose of ligaments is to connect bone to bone. They are made up of very tough and strong fibrous connective tissue that has very little ‘give’....
Many of us do not pay particular attention to the chairs we sit on whilst in the workplace but it is important that we do so in order to minimise the...
Osteoporosis is a disorder associated with reduction in bone mass, where the bones become weaker and more brittle. This leads to an increase in the...
What are Discs?
Each of us has circular pads – or discs – of connective tissue that slide in between the bones of the spine known as vertebrae....
Messages about smoking and its effects on health are everywhere – cigarette smoking increases the risk of cancer, lung disease and heart disease,...
Spinal dislocations are fortunately very rare, and are usually the result of a road traffic accident or a high-impact collision during sports....
Spinal fractures can be the result of a slip, fall, assault or road traffic accident. They can differ in seriousness but all will need medical...
Spinal stenosis is caused by the narrowing of the spaces between structures of the spine. It is normally a product of the ageing process with the...
A strain is the damage to a muscle or a tendon whereas a sprain relates to ligament damage. These conditions are painful though experts now believe...
Sudden movement accounts for the main cause of acute back pain. The muscles and ligaments are ususally the most affected areas. A few basic measures...
What is Tilted Pelvis?
Tilted Pelvis is a condition that affects a great many people worldwide and can be brought about as a result of a number of...
The lower back, known as the lumbar region, supports the weight of the whole of the upper body. Gaining weight, as well as putting an extra strain on...
Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system and. causes pain, discomfort and fatigue. It is a chronic condition that causes...
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a term given to a condition of the lumbar area of the spine that most commonly causes lower back pain.
It is a...
Sciatica is a term used to describe pain that stems from the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg occasional down as far as the toes.
It...
Not to be confused with developing back pain, developmental back pain is due to abnormalities that occur whilst the spine and its components are...
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