Lower Back Pain

Solution Products

• Customised Orthotic footwear
• Cold or Hot Pack
• Back Support

Overview

“Lower back pain” refers to any pain or discomfort experienced in the bottom region of the spine, which is known as the lumbar spine and maybe caused by injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). This region supports most of the upper body’s weight.

Symptoms

• Achy, dull pain
• Muscle spasms
• Local soreness upon touch
• Pain that moves down one leg or to the groin, buttock or upper thigh
• Stiffness and difficulty moving
• Trouble sleeping
• Tingling or “pins-and-needles” sensations
• Numbness or weakness

Causes

• Incorrect lifting technique or sudden jerky movement while lifting heavy object
• Poor posture or gait
• Lack of regular exercise and muscle imbalance
• Injuries like a fracture, a ruptured disc, strained ligaments or muscle tissues, traumatic injuries caused due to car accidents, falls
• Medical Conditions like arthritis, skeletal irregularities, infections, sciatica, Osteoporosis, tumours, Fibromyalgia, kidney stones

Treatment

• Rest, change in the activity level or reduce the time of the activity
• Ice then heat
• During the first 24 to 48 hours, use ice wrapped in a towel or cloth. Ice helps to reduce swelling, muscle spasms, and pain. Thereafter, switch to heat. Heat helps warm and relaxes sore tissues

• Selective strengthening & stretching exercises
• Protecting the back by using knee braces or supports
• Orthotics in case of a mal alignment
• Change of Footwear