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Back pain & its Causes
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Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and doctor visits. Pain in the lower back may be linked to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, lower-back muscles, abdomen and pelvic internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar area. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Back pain & its Causes
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Back Pain
- By Must4care
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What is Back Pain
- Back pain is a common reason for absence from
work and doctor visits. Pain in the
lower back may be linked to the bony lumbar
spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments
around the spine and discs, spinal cord and
nerves, lower-back muscles, abdomen and pelvic
internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar
area.
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Causes/Symptoms of Lower Back Pain
- Slipped (Herniated) Disk
- Sciatica
- Kidney Stones
- Spinal Stenosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Sprains and Strains
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Obesity
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How to Remove Back Pain
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The Best Sleeping Positions During Back Pain
- Sleeping on the back with knee support
- Sleeping on the side with a pillow between the
knees - Sleeping in the fetal position
- Sleeping on the front with pillow under the
stomach - Sleeping on the front with the head face down
- Sleeping on the back in a reclined position
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Sleeping on The Back With Knee Support
- Lie flat on their back facing the ceiling, and
avoid twisting the head sideways. - Position a pillow to support the head and neck.
- Place a small pillow under the knees.
- For extra support, fill in any other gaps between
the body and mattress with additional pillows,
such as beneath the lower back.
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Sleeping on The Side with a Pillow Between the
Knees
- Get into bed and carefully roll on to one side.
- Position a pillow to support the head and neck.
- Pull the knees up slightly then place a pillow
between them. - For extra support, fill in any gaps between the
body and mattress with more pillows, especially
at the waist.
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Sleeping in The Fetal Position
- Get into bed and carefully roll on to one side.
- Position a pillow to support the head and neck.
- Draw the knees up towards the chest until the
back is relatively straight.
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Sleeping on the front with the head face down
- Get into bed and roll onto their front.
- Place a slim pillow underneath the abdomen and
hips to raise the mid-section. - Position a pillow or rolled-up towel under the
forehead to create adequate breathing space
between the mouth and mattress.
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Sleeping on The Front With Pillow Under the
Stomach
- Get into bed and roll on to their front.
- Place a slim pillow underneath the abdomen and
hips to raise the mid-section. - Use a flat pillow for the head or consider
sleeping without one.
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Sleeping on the back in a reclined position
- Sleeping in a reclined position may benefit lower
back pain, particularly in people with isthmic
spondylolisthesis. - If significant relief is found from resting in a
reclined chair, it may be worth investing in an
adjustable bed that can be positioned
accordingly.
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