Back Pain Treatment in Panama
The treatment of back pain helps as it is one of the main causes of missed work and a common reason to go to the spine specialist. It is also one of the main reasons for disability around the world.
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The good news is that people who are informed about it can have a broader knowledge of the subject and know what actions they should take on a daily basis to prevent and/or relieve episodes of pain in this valuable structure of the human body.
Ways We Can Relieve Your Back Pain
When people take into account all the preventive measures and still continue their back pain, the best option is to seek specialized medical assistance so that through the right treatment the discomfort can be eliminated in a couple of weeks. It should be noted that there are very few cases in which surgical treatment (surgery) is required to treat this type of pain.
Back Pain Medications
After evaluating the causes of the pain, the doctor may indicate the controlled use of medications such as: oral or topical analgesics, muscle relaxants, among others.
Physical Therapy for Back Pain
Physiotherapy exercises and techniques aim to increase the resistance and flexibility of both the back and the muscles of the abdomen, which leads to improving posture and preventing episodes of acute or chronic pain from recurring.
Surgeries and other treatments
Other methods used for the treatment of back pain are:
Cortisone injections
Cortisone injections offer relief to people with pain radiating down the legs by temporarily decreasing inflammation around the nerves.
Radiofrequency neurotomy
Through several thin needles inserted near the affected area, radio waves are transmitted that allow controlled damage to certain nerves to be generated to interrupt the emission of pain signals that go to the brain.
Implanted nerve stimulators
The goal of nerve stimulators implanted in the back is to restrict the sending of pain signals to the brain, thanks to the punctual transmission of electrical impulses to the nerves that cause the discomfort.
Surgery for Back Pain
Surgical procedures are usually reserved for those cases that present structural compromise and that also generate a functional limitation of one of the lower limbs.
Common Symptoms of Back Pain
Symptoms of back pain may include:
Dull, stabbing, or burning pain.
Pain that spreads down the legs.
Pain that becomes more severe when you walk, stand, bend over, or twist.
Severe pain when lifting objects from the ground.
What are the causes of back pain?
Back pain can be caused by overuse, strains, muscle, ligamentous, or disc injuries (mild); as well as bad posture, this is usually progressively relieved with basic treatments and personal care in the next 2 or 3 weeks. If after this time the back pain does not decrease, but worsens and becomes more intense, it is advisable to visit a specialist to identify the problem exactly.
Treatment
After age 30, back pain appears more frequently. If you want to get rid of this problem and that your back is always strong and healthy, here are some tips!
Exercise
Although it sounds trite, aerobic exercises (jogging, walking, dancing, swimming, etc.) help strengthen the back by making it have more endurance to withstand the daily physical effort.
Maintain a healthy weight
Excess body weight generates greater pressure on the bone and muscle structures of the back; For this reason, people with obesity tend to suffer from back pain constantly.
Avoid smoking
It is proven that tobacco increases the risk of suffering from low back pain and other back pathologies.
Correct your body posture
Learn how to sit, stand, and lift smartly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain
How do you know if back pain is bad?
Generally, back pain does not indicate the presence of a more serious medical problem. However, if you perceive that back pain is causing difficulties in your bladder or bowel, is causing a fever or is the result of a fall, trauma or blunt blow to the back, you should receive medical attention immediately.
What can be done to relieve back pain?
After age 30, back pain appears more frequently. If you want to get rid of this problem and that your back is always strong and healthy, here are some tips!
- Exercise: Although it sounds trite, aerobic exercises (jogging, walking, dancing, swimming, etc.) help strengthen the back by making it have more endurance to withstand the daily physical effort.
- Maintain a healthy weight: Excess body weight generates greater pressure on the bone and muscle structures of the back; For this reason, people with obesity tend to suffer from back pain constantly.
- Avoid smoking: It is proven that tobacco increases the risk of suffering from low back pain and other back pathologies.
- Correct your body posture: Learn how to sit, stand, and lift objects intelligently and with minimal effort.
How do you know if back pain is from the lungs?
The main symptom that allows us to differentiate common back pain and pain from a lung condition, is coincidentally the type of pain. Lung pain is mostly felt in the thoracic area (chest) and presents as a pain that oppresses and generates strong pressure in this area. Also, there are those who feel pain radiating to the shoulders, arms, jaw or back, for example: during a pulmonary embolism. Back pain when breathing can indicate a more serious medical condition, so it is recommended to visit the specialist as soon as possible.
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