What is back pain?

I often hear some white-collar workers complain about their back pain, spinal pain and other problems. The torture of these illnesses has brought a lot of inconvenience to my life. Bending over to do housework or to hold a child is particularly strenuous. Of course, these common back pains should not be ignored. Often a minor ailment reflects the hidden danger of a serious illness, and over time it will become more stubborn.

So what kind of disease is back pain? What diseases generally cause back pain? We need to start from the root and find out what causes back pain in order to avoid the mistake of treating the symptoms instead of the root cause.

What are the causes of back pain? Generally speaking, symptoms may occur when any tissue structure of the spine is abnormal. The most common cause is a herniated disc, which compresses the nerves and causes pain; the second most common cause is soft tissue damage such as muscle sprains, ligament strains, etc., which are usually caused by sports injuries; degenerative arthritis, ankylosing arthritis, spinal canal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, uneven leg lengths, and poor posture are all causes of back pain. According to statistical analysis by New Zealand physiotherapy experts, 80% of back pain in humans is caused by mechanical reasons.

Although back pain is not as common as neck pain and low back pain, it is also a common disease. About 30% to 40% of people suffer from back pain at some point in time, and 80% to 90% of people experience back pain at some point in time. People of all sexes and ages can suffer from back pain, but back pain is most common in middle-aged people. Back pain is a symptom that can be seen in a variety of diseases. Some diseases are more serious and need to be taken seriously, such as traumatic fractures of the thoracic spine, tuberculosis, tumors, etc.; some back pain symptoms are mild, often caused by cold backs and poor posture, so there is no need to be too anxious. In addition to back pain caused by serious diseases, back pain generally caused by cold, fatigue, poor posture and spinal degenerative diseases can often be effectively treated by self-treatment with some simple therapies. Traditional Chinese medicine's acupuncture, massage and cupping all have very good therapeutic effects.

It can be seen that back pain symptoms cannot be ignored. If it is discovered and treated early, recovery will be faster. Therefore, in our daily lives, we must pay attention to the importance of healthy living. We must not be greedy for coolness and turn on the air conditioner to blow cold air day and night. If we are not careful, we may get rheumatic diseases that cause unbearable back pain, which will bring a lot of difficulties to ourselves and our families.