In scientific literatureíPhysics have been written about many investigations carried out, that try to answer questions about the functioning of the human body as a whole. Among the various topics is pain and what are the possible pathologiesíso they produce it, being back pain a subject of study.
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¿Whaté it's dorsalgia?
Back pain is a rare disease tíspine spike. It manifests with the presence of pain in the center of the back, between the vértebrae D1 to D12. This conditionón can occur in the musculoskeletal structureética (vévertebrae, ribs, múmuscles and tendons), or for diseases that affect the óinternal organs (gettingón, lungs or the híbed).
When researching back pain, many publications appear citing that it is probably a mechanical paináunique and rarely presents from adolescence to later in life.
The spinal column is made up of four regions. The cervical spine is located at the neck level, in the upper part of the back the thoracic spine, in the lower back the lumbar spine and culminates with the región sacra.
The pain in the regionómid back, it is rare. Sometimes the dorsalgia is the extensionón of lumbar cervical pain and can be produced by pathologyíace of índole crónico.
Spaghettién is associated with two pathologiesías: low back pain (localized pain in the lower back) what is a disorder likeún that affects the múback muscles and bones, and cervicalgia (localized pain in the regionón cervical spine) which occurs in the neck and can last for a few weeks.
Types of back pain
Ríhome. It occurs in older people with suffering from osteoarthritis.
Flexible. It is due to little curvature in the back and insufficiency (decreaseón) from muscle ligament.
Mecánica. They are pains of día and is presented during activity física.
Inflammatory. Son dolores más strong at the end of the díat or night, that diminish with the first movements of the handñhe.
Sísymptoms of back pain
The síntomas máfrequent symptoms of back pain, are located in the upper back area, between the omódishes. It is a constant, cold pain that tends to be severe.óunique and it is done más frequent to úlast hour of día, even keeping rest.
It can get worse with some posture or positionón incómoda. It's likeún that the patient feels relief, by pressing hard on the area where it isá present the pain. It is usually produced by a combinationóNo of causes.
Pain that occurs in the back can be unilateral or bilateral. You have a feelingón of load and heaviness and in some occasions limitationóno of movement.
Diagnóstico of dorsalgia
An exploration is carried outón física, to evaluate the musculature, bones and mobility of the spine. This evaluationón may suffice if it is back pain that does not have a serious cause.
If a deformity is observed at the level of the scalesátwist, the evaluationón must be más exhaustive.
X-ray is recommendedía, to estimate the state of the system óbone of the spine, in order to observe possible deformations in the intervertebral joints, such as scoliosis. In this way we can rule out possible serious problems, like somethingún tumor.
In cases más delicate it is suggested to perform a magnetic resonanceética, if the existence of a herniated disc, fractures or abnormalías congénitas in the bones.
Causes of back pain
The causes of back pain at the dorsal level, can be varied:
- By maintaining bad postures for a long period of time.íear of time, especially for sedentary lifestyle
- Repetitive cough
Sharp turns- exhibitionón al frio
- strés continuously
- Emotional influences
- Existing deformities
- Autoimmune diseases or arthritis
- Herniated discs or degenerative disc processes
- card alterationsíacas
- Inflammation
- crushing of some vértebra (osteoporosis)
- The presence of a tumor
- Trauma
- Very marked dorsal curvature
- Functional
- Statistical disordersáticos: deviationón in the spine
- Illnesses the guiltyátics
- Eastern problemsódry
- Physiological factorsógicos
- Overweight
- Anxiety
Treatment of back pain
- Normally the main treatment for back pain is aimed at relieving pain. The médoctor treating prescribeá practically all patients with lumbosciatica or lumbar pain who were diagnosed with a herniated disc, that produce relief and bettería temporal.
- use téRelaxing massage techniques, stretching, apply heat to the affected area to relax the muscles.
- Improve posture to avoid bad positions, how to go hunched.
- There is a variety of instrumental treatments such as laser.
- Surgical treatment is appliedúrgic when the case is severe.
- exercises fíPhysics that help movement and stretching of the dorsal area.
Recommendations to help patients with back pain problems (bajo supervisionón métip)
Increase activity física. Sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor. Try to carry out activities such as: climb stairs or walk down 30 minutes every dayías.
practice somethingúno sport. Play sports at least twice a week; the swimmingón is one of the más recommended.
Maintain an adequate weight. The back suffers a lot when there is excess weight, over the intervertebral discs, especially when trying to keep the body in positionón vertical.
Correct posture. Do not make sudden movements, as éThese can cause the appearanceón of a disc herniation.
When sitting. Try to stand straight and with your shoulders back.ás, rest your back on the backrest or use a cushionínot as support.
When standing. If it isá standing, maintain a posture as más possible right toúnot when walking. The use of high heels produces imbalance and cause back pain.
When loading weight. It should not lean forward, heavy objects should be pushed before lifting. The back must be straight, even squatting, a belt must be usedón lumbar that keeps the back straight.
When sleeping. People spend the 30% of time in bed, you must have a quiltón and a slangónot in good condition, change is recommended every 8 O 10 años.
The spine of the human body, has a large important load, bears the responsibility of keeping the body upright, controlling movement and balance. Onceón what to care for, improving the hábits of inappropriate postures, to theí function well throughout life and have a system óvertebral bone free of suffering from ailments that can cause back pain.
