What is BackacheThere is hardly anyone who has not experienced a backache these days. And it is quite painful and excruciating too. Therefore it’s no surprise that people try really hard to cure any spinal problem that causes backache.

Types of Back PainBackache can be short-term, lasting a few days, or long-term, lasting a few months or years. The main support structure of the back is the spine, which is made up of 33 vertebrae. The spinal cord runs down the centre of all these vertebrae, carrying nerves from the brain to the rest of the body.

Backache Signs and

Symptoms

Usually, backache is marked by pain in the lower back; how long your symptoms last determines the severity of the pain:

• Acute backache: less than 6 Weeks.

• Sub-acute backache: 6 weeks to 3 months

• Chronic backache: more than 3 months

Medical help ought to be urgently sought if backache is accompanied by symptoms like fever, swelling, pain and numbness down your legs, rising or constant pain, or loss of bladder or bowel control.

Causes of BackacheOur lifestyle often put a lot of strain on our backs. Some factors that cause or aggravate backache are poor posture, stress, being overweight, lifting heavy objects, or staying in one posture for long periods. Other serious causes of backaches include:

•Fracture, caused by a trip or fall.

•Osteoporosis: weak and brittle bones because of low bone density.

•Slipped Disc: dislocated disc putting pressure on spinal nerves.

•Spinal Stenosis: condition caused by narrowing of spaces in your spine.

•Degenerative Disc Disease: discs in your spinal cord get worn out.

•Osteoarthritis: wear-and-tear disease particularly affecting the joints of your spine.

•Rheumatoid Arthritis: inflammatory condition in which lining of joints and surrounding structures get inflamed.

Atlas Orthogonal Procedure: AO realigns the atlas bone of the spine, correcting many mis alignments, providing an effective spinal

treatment by reducing structural stress and pressure on the nerves. Along with the other combination of therapies listed below, AO provides a non-invasive,

painless, and effective alternative for patients who've either been taking harmful painkillers for

prolonged periods, or have even been recommended surgery.

Backache TreatmentsSome common treatments for backaches follow

Self Help:

Staying active or applying hot and cold compress to the affected area can provide relief. Our doctors will provide you with education on lifestyle changes and exercises to relieve back pain and assist you during

you recovery process.

Backache TreatmentsSome common treatments for backaches follow

Muscle Therapy:

Muscle stimulation, exercises, and therapy help to reduce tension and inflammation and increase strength to reduce strain on

your spinal vertebrae

Backache TreatmentsSome common treatments for backaches follow

We make every effort to help our patients avoid surgery. Our doctors work with you to make an accurate assessment and recommend you the best course of action for your wellbeing.

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