Low backache is a very common condition, 1 in 3 persons today suffers from backache at some point of his life. Usually the cause may be just a muscle strain which goes away by some days of rest but in a significant number of patients the cause is a bigger problem called prolapsed disc or degenerated disc. Disc is a cushion which is present between bones of our back called vertebra which helps in reducing stress to the back while bending. In some patients on repetitive strain the water inside the disc gets absorbed and disc degenerates which gives rise to backache. Or the disc may rupture on excess strain causing compression over the nearby nerves which goes to the legs causing pain in the legs which is called sciatica. In many patients of low backache and sciatica, with proper posture training, back exercises and medicines this condition is relieved. But in some patients who do not get relieved, surgery is needed.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 05:53:22 +0000
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