Various Back Pain Causes

Summary:

Back pain is a common complaint with many individuals. Although it is so common, it can really be debilitating at times and seriously affect the quality of life. Some of the known back pain causes include degenerative disc disease and disc injury. When there is degeneration of the disc the water content is lost and that causes narrowing of the gap between the vertebrae. This may irritate the nerve roots and cause subsequent pain. Herniated discs are very often confused with a ruptured disc.

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Back pain is a condition that afflicts people all over the world and it can sometimes reach dangerous levels and affect the quality of life as well. It tends to create a lot of inconvenience to the sufferer and affects activities of daily living. Although there are various causes for back pain, two of the main backpaincauses are disc injury as well as degenerative disc disease. When there is a loss in water content, the gap between the vertebrae become narrow and this may pinch the nerve and lead to back pain.

Sometimes, bulging discs are confused with ruptured discs. While disc degeneration is not so serious, bulging discs can cause serious problems. These discs can bulge during the day while we are engaged in some amount of physical activity; it may come back to normal towards the end of the day or at nighttime. The damaged discs are basically ruptured discs where there is a leakage of a jelly-like substance known as nucleus pulposus.

Mid back pain is generally caused due to poor posture or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes, a chair with inadequate back support may also cause mid back pain. Stress and anxiety can also be one of the leading causes for backpain. Emotional
imbalances can put a lot of stress on the back and aggravate the problems and create stiff muscles that may lead to back pain.

If the back pain was first noticed due to twisting and bending, then it could be due to a slipped disc or a problem in the joints or the spinal column. Even a muscle strain in the back could be the cause of back pain. Lifting heavy objects in an improper manner can cause serious injuries to the back and may even cause permanent damage. If there is constant pain around the chest or in the mid back region, it may be due to a fractured rib. This could be due to some trauma or injury or due to osteoporosis, where the bones are weakened. Sometimes, even kidney infections may cause pain in the mid-back region. If there is blood in the urine, painful urination, etc., it could indicate kidney infections.

Another common cause that is very often ignored is stomach ulcer. This can also cause severe backpain in most cases. This is typically felt as a pain in the mid-back region and is more prominent after a meal. Excessive physical activity or strenuous workouts may also injure the back muscles and cause back pain. It is important to do proper stretches and maintain the flexibility of the back and strengthen the back muscles to retain a healthy spine.

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