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What are the Top Ten Risks of Back Pain?

What are the Top Ten Risks of Back Pain?

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Back pain can result from several risk factors, which can further complicate the existing or non-existing back problems. Back problems are mostly seen in individuals above the age group of forty years. The problem of back pain is more common in women than in men. In women, the initiation of back pain usually starts after pregnancy. Back pain can come into effect due to family history, previous accidents or trauma, or any underlying diseases and deformities. This article provides the top ten risk factors and risks that are accompanied by back pain.

Top 10 risk factors for Back Pain

The risk factors that increase the chances of getting back pain are:

  1. Age: people between the age group of thirty to forty years and above are more prone to back problems.

  2. Gender: back pain is more common in females than in males.

  3. Activeness: physically inactive individuals have higher chances of acquiring back problems.

  4. Obesity and overweight: being obese or overweight put stress on the back muscles and spine. Due to undesirable stress and improper posture, back problems occur early in such individuals.

  5. Underlying diseases: underlying diseases like arthritis, auto-immune diseases and bone cancer can contribute to back pain.

  6. Improper postures: improper working, sitting, and lifting postures can put stress on the back muscles, ligaments, and bones and thus increase the chances of getting back problems.

  7. Psychological problems: patients with anxiety and depression often suffer from back problems.

  8. Smoking: Smokers are more likely to suffer from back pain. This can occur because smoking causes coughing and it can further lead to a herniated disc due to more wear and tear of the spinal disks. Smoking can also reduce blood flow to the spine and increase the risk of osteoporosis.

  9. Family history: patients with a family history of back problems have higher chances of getting back pain.

  10. Pregnancy in women: during pregnancy, relaxin is released that loosens the joints and ligaments for the smoother delivery of the baby. Due to this condition, mild tasks can cause strains in the back and the woman may suffer from back pain. Although the condition gets back to normal after a few months of the delivery of the baby.

Top 10 risks and complications Of Back Pain

The risks and complications that can occur due to back pain are:

  1. Upper back pain: the feeling of discomfort in the area of the spine, below the neck, and the bottom of the rib cage.
  • Upper back pain is rarely caused due to any underlying diseases.

  • It is mainly caused due to improper postures and positioning while doing high-impact activities, like lifting heavy boxes and prolonged working out in the wrong postures.

  • Upper back pain can be self-treated.

  • Heat and cold therapy often help to relieve the stress from that area. Patients should also practice regular gentle stretching exercises to maintain proper mobility.

 

  1. Middle back pain: middle back pain is the pain in the thoracic region of the spine.

  • Middle back pain can result from low activeness and less mobility of certain back parts.

  • Patients can perform regular gentle exercises to increase their mobility. Middle back pain can be self-treated.

 

  1. Lower back pain: lower back pain is the most common type of back pain and affects the spine’s lower region.

  • Lower back pain can be caused due to an injury in the back muscles, ligaments, or bones.

  • It can also come into effect due to poor postures.

 

  1. Sacrum back pain: sacrum back pain occurs when there is an inflammation in both the sacroiliac joints. The joint is located in the lower abdomen region and the pain can spread from the sacrum region to the entire back.

 

  1. Sciatica back pain: sciatica back pain occurs along the sciatic nerve that radiates and branches from the lower hip region to the leg.

 

  1. Cauda equina syndrome: Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerve roots of the lumbar spine are compressed and become impaired to sensation and movement. The nerve roots that control bladder and intestinal function become particularly vulnerable.

 

  1. Nighttime back pain: it is also known as nocturnal back pain and occurs when the patient is lying down.

 

  1. Nerve problems and nerve damage: back pain can cause nerve damage and the areas may lose sensitivity.

 

  1. Herniated and bulged disks: A condition that refers to a problem with the rubbery intervertebral discs present between the spine.

 

  1. Osteoporosis: blood circulation doesn’t occur properly in certain regions and the bones become weak and prone to fracture.

How can Resolve360 help you deal with back pain?

  1. Resolve360 is a promising online platform where one can receive treatment at the comfort of their own home. 

  2. Sick patients don’t need to worry about traveling long distances to get diagnosed.

  3. The patients can save time and utilize that time to take care of themselves.

  4. Live sessions are conducted so that the patients can have a face to face interaction with their assigned doctors. 

  5. Building trust is really important. So, we always try our best to provide the maximum support to the patients to make them feel comfortable. 

  6. We always schedule the timings of the meetings based on the patient’s preference. Rescheduling can also be done if there are any problems.

  7. When a patient comes to our doctor, it becomes the responsibility of our doctor to give them a healthy life.

  8. We guarantee that the doctors will never leave their patients. 

  9. The patients can openly talk about their problems, and we assure them that the information will be between them and the doctors. 

  10. Our doctors plan every step necessary for their patients, from planning exercises to drafting their diet charts. 

  11. The doctors on the platform are highly reliable and are certified professionals with experience. 

  12. It is a platform that provides solutions to every problem, starting with home remedies to prescribed medications. 

  13. The patient’s trust is our confidence!

There is free access to knowledge and consultation. For further details, don’t forget to contact us! We will take extreme pride in serving you! Happy recovery!

Disclaimer: The above-mentioned remedies and medicines; are over the counter medicines and are effective in most cases. It is advisable to contact your doctor before taking any medications.

Dr Nidhi Kumari

Dr. Nidhi

She has persuaded her bachelor’s from SGT University, Gurugram, she has done her internship at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and persuade her Master in Physiotherapy from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She has previously worked with Orthocure clinic, Dr.Nasir physiotherapy rehabilitation, Quantum physiotherapy, and wellness center.

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Dr Nidhi Kumari

Dr. Nidhi

She has persuaded her bachelor’s from SGT University, Gurugram, she has done her internship at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and persuade her Master in Physiotherapy from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She has previously worked with Orthocure clinic, Dr.Nasir physiotherapy rehabilitation, Quantum physiotherapy, and wellness center.

If you have more questions.

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