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Neck and back pain

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Neck and back pain

Neck and back pains are one of the common reasons for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating.

Acute Pain- Most cases of back or neck pain resolve within 2 to 6 weeks and are considered acute pain. The most common cause is muscle injury.

Chronic Pain- Underlying changes in the spine’s anatomy and mechanics are usually the cause of chronic low back pain.

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Common causes:

  • Poor posture
  • Overuse, strenuous activity or heavy lifting
  • Trauma, injury, or fractures
  • Degeneration of vertebrae
  • Effects of aging
  • Infection
  • Abnormal growth, such as a tumor or bone spur
  • Obesity
  • Protruding or herniated (slipped) disk and pinched nerve
  • Osteoporosis
  • compression fractures
  • Congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of your vertebrae and bones
  • Abdominal problems

Diagnosis

If you experience neck or back pain, you should go through complete medical history and physical exam.

You may also need one or more of the following imaging studies and tests to help your doctor determine the cause of your pain:

  • Blood tests
  • X-rays
  • CT scans
  • MRI scans

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How are back and neck pain treated?

Acute pain
  • Simply improve with some rest.
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Do some stretching exercises.
Chronic pain

It can be of any of the following types:

Neuropathic-Via nerve compression

Mechanical- due to bony changes

Central- Due to injury to brain or spinal cord.

You should try several remedies that may be helpful, before seeking surgical options.

Hot or cold packs as advised

Physiotherapy- To strengthen muscles and ease pain

Physical therapy- Ultrasonic or electric stimulation

Traction

Maintain Posture

Take precautions (Avoid Forward bending and weight lifting)

Certain anti-inflammatory medications or muscle relaxants may be used,

Braces or corsets for extra support

Injections for pain relief in the area Nerve block, which decreases pain signals from the affected nerve

Acupuncture

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Neck and upper back Pain Lower back pain

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Surgery is only considered if,

  • Non-surgical treatment is not helping.
  • Your pain is worsening
  • Your spinal cord is being compressed.
  • You experience progressive neurological symptoms
  • Fracture of vertebrae

True prevention is not waiting for bad things to happen, it's preventing things from happening in the first place.

Steps to lower the risk of developing back pain-
  • Regular Exercise
  • Diet including calcium and vitamin D.
  • Stop smoking and alcohol
  • Control bodyweight
  • Maintain posture while sitting or standing
  • Avoid heavy weight lifting and pulling without support.
  • Flat shoes- heel puts pressure on back
  • Proper support to back and neck while driving
  • Bed-It should give proper support to back and neck.

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