Summary:
Lower back pain is a problem that afflicts both the young and the old and is not limited to the elderly alone, but is also prevalent in younger adults. The real cause of this problem can be due to varied reasons. Even the most experienced medical professionals can sometimes fail to see the actual reason and may overlook some of the underlying causes. Since, there are a number of overlapping symptoms it may become difficult to pinpoint the actual location of the pain. It may lead to some confusion because the pain is generalized and is not felt locally.Around 50% of the American population suffers with lower back pain and it afflicts the elderly as well as the youngsters. Although the actual cause is relatively unknown, there are various contributing factors. It is important to evaluate the problem and get to the root of the problem in order to find solutions. The symptoms may sometimes overlap and it may become difficult to find the actual location of the pain. Putting pressure on some key areas may help in relieving the pain temporarily. However, chronic back pain is something that cannot be ignored as it affects the quality of life. It is important to find a permanent solution for the problem.
Generally, the lower back pain is a type of excruciating pain that is felt in the back. In order to identify the actual cause of the pain, one has to undergo a thorough physical examination. The healthcare provider might order some diagnostic tests such as x-rays or scans depending on the severity of the condition. However, sometimes even these tests may not reveal much as there are a number of symptoms that may not be caused due to any anatomical abnormalities, and yet the pain is real and not merely psychological.
This is where the actual problem arises. When physicians are unable to find the actual cause of the pain in the absence of physical symptoms, they will recommend the patient to see a psychiatrist. Under such circumstances, no real diagnosis is made and the condition is never really addressed. However, no one can actually be blamed for this, not even the treating physician who couldn’t find anything wrong.
Recent studies indicate that there may be certain trigger points that could be responsible for the condition. These trigger points are located close to the bones. Every time the pain is felt, it is due to the various trigger points in the body.
Lower back pain generally disappears after about three months in most cases and it may recur after a while. However, when the condition is very severe the individual has to seek medical intervention immediately.
Cauda Equina syndrome is a condition where the pain that is felt in the lower back. Due to this syndrome, the patient may feel progressive pain and weakness in both the legs. This is caused mainly due to the sciatic nerve that may be irritated or impaired. The individual may feel severe abdominal pain, chronic lower back pain, unexplained fevers and chills etc. Lower back pain is unlike any other ailment and the treatment will depend on the actual cause.
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