Friday, 29 March 2013

The Causes Of Back Pain - How It Can Adversely Affect You

By Leila Novembre


Your back could be bothering you for several different reasons. Currently we spend too much time bent over our computers and slouched in front of our televisions; which certainly is not a healthy situation for our backs. You need to exercise, just be careful not to injure your back.

Sometimes what causes our back pain is obvious. Anyone that did a lot of moving prior to their back pain developing can probably guess this is what caused it. If your back has a considerable amount of pain, professional help is always recommended. By doing a few tests, your doctor should be able to help you narrow down why your back is aching. Your doctor may recommend a series of x-rays taken at several angles, called CT scans, to help you. Your area of discomfort may also be determined by using what is called an MRI scan.

Many people that own a computer often carry it with them. If you do this on a regular basis, this can actually cause back pain to occur. The distribution of the weight, and the way you carry this bag, factors into the damage that occurs. People that have heavy purses that carry them on one side more than the other are susceptible to this kind of injury. The less you carry, the better off you'll be. If you're going on a vacation, or a business trip, always use a bag that rolls. Regardless of what you take along with you, make sure that you have the option to roll it so that it will not strain your back.

A serious source of low-back pain exists when someone develops a kidney disorder. The kidneys are located close to the lower back, and kidney stones, infections and other problems can cause lower back pain. It's not uncommon to also have pain in your lower abdomen when you experience kidney problems, and you may also experience pain when you urinate. Kidney problems are a condition you need to have evaluated and treated by your doctor. Don't put it off, because this can be a serious situation. Your medical provider can give you a urinalysis test and other tests, such as an ultrasound. These can help him or her determine if you have a kidney problem. Lower back pain by itself isn't usually a sign of kidney trouble, but if you have any suspicion that this might be the case, it's best to be safe and have it checked.

Whenever you have a back ache all you can think about is how to get rid of it as soon a possible. However, the better you understand what contributes to back problems, the easier it is to avoid them in the future. In some instances, you will need to seek professional help. There are a lot of back issues that can get some relief with the help of a chiropractor, massage therapist and many other health providers.




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