WHAT IS BACK PAIN?

Back pain is by far the most common health problem affecting millions of people globally. It is also the most casually dealt health problem by people, as we casually disregard back pain as an unavoidable physical discomfort; we fail to realize that the very basic back pain can be a symptom for a potentially serious decease. People usually reach out for over the counter pain killers or pain relief sprays instead of seeking proper back pain treatment.

Depending upon the region of the back that is affected, back pain can be categorized into three different types – cervical or neck pain, thoracic or middle back pain and Lumbar/ Coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain) or lower back pain.

Lower Back Pain – Lower back is also medically referred to as lumbar or Coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain). It affects the lumbar region spine and surrounding areas like the buttocks, upper thigh and the groin areas. Lower back pain is also the most common type of back pain affecting people.

Middle Back Pain – It affects the area between the cervical and lumbar region. It is also medically referred to as thoracic pain and is a less common form of back pain.

Upper Back Pain – Upper back pain affects the cervical region i.e. the spine and neck. It causes stiffness and discomfort in the neck and shoulder area. Slouching, sleeping posture are some of the chief causes of cervical back pain.

WHY IS BACK PAIN A COMMON PROBLEM?

Back pain is by far the most common debilitating health problem for people caused mainly due to incorrect posture and bad lifestyle. Back pain is common in older people. Women, especially pregnant women, are more prone to backaches than men. Often ignorance of the severity of the problem and lack of proper back pain treatment aggravates the pain and resulting in a chronic problem.

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