Back pain (also known as dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
The pain can often be divided into neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain or tailbone pain. It may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may radiate into the arm and hand), in the upper back, or in the low back, (and might radiate into the leg or foot), and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.
SYMPTOMS OF BACK PAIN:
- Pain felt during normal back movements such as bending, walking, doing any sports activity.
- Pain while sitting or standing up
- Difficulty lifting weights and moving around
- Continuous pain or stiffness in the area around the waist.
- Pain or numbness down one or both legs
- Pain worsening while coughing or sneezing.
- Becoming immobile due to back pain.
- Difficulty in passing urine or bowel movement
CAUSES OF BACK PAIN:
Muscular tension
straining of the joints
poor posture
Sitting for a long time
high heels
Kidney or prostate problems
sitting for a long time
improper lifting of weights
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