Lower Back Pain – A Physical Therapist Perspective

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Lower Back Pain A Physical Therapist Perspective
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Overview
Lower back pain can come in many forms. For some,
it may be mild and dissipate on its own. For
others, the pain can come and go seemingly on its
own. In some cases, it is a problem that lingers
and can reduce quality of life and prevent one
from performing various activities. In addition,
the pain might be dull, or sharp, or burning. It
may be felt in a specific area, or even spread to
other areas of the body, such as the legs. It can
cause stiffness, restricted movement, and muscle
spasms.
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Three primary types of lower back pain are acute,
recurring, and chronic. Acute The pain lasts
for less than three consecutive months
Recurring Pain that goes away and returns
Chronic The pain lasts for longer than three
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It is quite common for people who suffer from
acute pain to have at least one more recurrence
after the initial incident. Most often though,
the problem seems to resolve itself on its
own. While back pain is rarely life threatening,
it can most certainly be debilitating. With all
the nerves traveling through the spine, many
issues can lead to pain in other areas of the
body as well, especially in cases where pain is
left untreated and fails to go away on its own.
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Some of the many issues that can cause lower
back pain is
Fractures Herniated disks Tumors around the
spine Degenerative disk disease
Osteoarthritis Lumbar spinal stenosis
Osteoporosis
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A diagnosis of the cause of lower back pain is
diagnosed by
A thorough review of your health history. An
examination that includes assessment of your
range of motion, general strength, and any
movement behaviors that might inhibit the
recovery process. Evaluation of your lifestyle
habits, focusing primarily on your daily
activities. Questions pertaining to your
specific symptoms, including the initial onset of
the pain, daily activities that aggravate the
pain, etc. Tests designed to determine signs of
broken bones or cancer.
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