SECRETS OF LOWER BACK PAINLower Back Pain was the primary reason that most patients first came into my HealthCare Center. The vast majority of the population will have an occurrence of lower back pain (LBP) some time in his/her life. Pain in the low back is much more common than middle back pain, and is the most common of all back pains. Pain in the lower back could be coming from the discs or joints of the spine, muscles around the spine, nerves coming off the spinal cord, or other structures in that area. Pain could also be radiating from an organ or gland like the bladder, kidney, testicle, or ovary. Sometimes pain radiates into the low back from other areas like the groin, mid-back, or upper-back.
Minor Low Back Sprains or Strains will often heal on their own without needing any treatment. Repetitive Sprains or Strains of the Low Back can be the beginning of a Chronic Low Back Pain cycle that may have serious consequences if not properly handled. Of course, sprains and strains are not the only causes of low back pain. There are a lot of reasons for having back pain. All the Causes of lower back pain need to be ruled out to be sure you can obtain Lower back pain relief. The patient with low back pain must be able to tell his/her healthcare provider when the pain is felt and what the pain feels like. Some causes of low back pain are more common in the morning, some later in the day, and some may wake you up at night.
Depending on the healthcare practitioner you consult, the diagnosis of what is causing your Lower Back Pain will only be made after a full Case History is taken, and a complete Physical Exam is performed. After this a recommendation can be made for the treatment best suited for your condition. The Exam Tests could include: • Posture Exam • Range of Motion • Orthopedic Tests • Neurologic Tests • Bilateral Weight Scales • Muscle Strength Testing • Leg Length Testing • Static and Motion Palpation • Flexibility Testing Sometimes further diagnostic tests are necessary including: X-Rays, C.T. Scans, M.R.I. Scans, Bone Scans, Myelograms, E.M.G. and Nerve Conduction Studies. Low Back Pain is often ignored until it starts interfering with someone’s home and work life. This is not a good way to treat this common condition. If the problem is not accurately diagnosed and treated successfully, it can lead to chronic pain and degenerative changes that could have been prevented.
To Your Best Health, Dr. Cliff
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