Description

Backache

Almost
every person complains of low back pain in some part of their life. Low
back pain is the most common cause of limitation and disabling physical
functions in employees under 45 years of age. The lumbar region is the
most susceptible to injury. Once the waist is injured, it is very
difficult to restore it. Painful attacks are easy to treat, and settled
pain is very difficult to treat. Most of the people can be protected by
the training program.

Waist Anatomy

Spinal
bones constitute the main structure of the waist. There are 23 discs
between the vertebrae. Waist muscles have an important place in the
structure of the waist.

Risk Factors for Low Back Pain

Business
Related

Working
with heavy physical activity

Working
in the same position for a long time

Leaning
forward

Rotating
the waist, torso while the hips are fixed

Heavy
lifting and carrying

Feet
turn steady

Repetitive
work

Exposure
to vibration

Personal
risk factors

Lack
of condition (lack of movement)

Weakness
of the back and waist muscles

Obesity

To
smoke

Risk
Factors Depending on the Psychological State of the Person

Job
dissatisfaction

Inadequate
psychological support

Treadmill

Problems
in family and business life

The
most common cause of low back pain is soft tissue strain due to improper use of
the waist and body and bad posture. The most difficult movement for the waist; leaning
forward without bending the knees, lifting heavy and turning the waist, hips
and torso with the hips fixed.

Root Causes of Low Back Pain

·       
Posture disorders and soft tissue strain

·       
Lumbar hernias

·       
Calcifications

·       
Waist slips

·       
Other reasons

In addition to pain, people with low back pain may have
complaints such as stiffness, difficulty in movement, walking difficulty, pain
radiating to the leg, numbness and weakness. Treatment methods for low
back pain are planned depending on the condition of the person and the
disease. In order not to suffer from low back pain and to control the
existing back pain, the most important thing to do is protection from causes
causing low back pain and education to be taken on these
issues. Protection and education services are provided in hospitals in the
form of Back School programs. Rest, medications, physical therapy methods,
use of corsets, exercises and sometimes operation treatments can be recommended
for people with low back pain.

What Kind of Treatment Can We Do at Home?

In
a simple low back pain due to heavy lifting and straining;

Rest
for 1-2 days

Use
of simple pain medication

Superficial
hot / cold applications are recommended.

When Should I Apply to A Doctor?

Despite the above recommended treatment, if there is
no improvement in a few days, a doctor should be consulted.

When should we go to a doctor immediately?

If
there is a sudden increase in pain and numbness spreading to the leg,

If
there is an incident of urinary or fecal incontinence,

Weakness
has started in the foot or leg.

Surgical treatment

Surgery is performed in only 2-5% of patients with low
back pain. If there is progressive weakness in the leg, If there is
urinary incontinence, If there is no response to appropriate treatment,
surgical intervention is recommended.

What Should Be Done to Prevent Low Back
Pain?

Use your waist correctly in daily life and work
environment;

Pay attention to your posture while
standing and sitting.

Correctly lift and transport heavy
items.

Lie straight, turn straight, lean
forward straight

Choose your bed well, sleep in the right
sleeping position. Get in and out of the bed correctly.

Exercise regularly.

Keep your condition well.

Avoid risk factors as much as possible.