Experts give tips to get rid of this type of nuisance and have a better quality of life
Back pain is not just a routine nuisance, it is a problem that deserves attention and must be treated correctly. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 80% of the population has had or will have this type of health problem, which compromises the quality of life in various aspects, including physical, emotional and even social.
Causes of back pain
According to neurosurgeon Marco de Agassiz Almeida Vasques, we are living in a period of technological transformations that have led to changes in lifestyle. “We stopped moving on a daily basis. The car, the remote control, the video game, the computer, all these novelties led human beings to reduce the habit of moving. One of the consequences of this is the greater observation of back pain”, he says.
Orthopedist Rodrigo Junqueira Nicolau explains that the spine needs a good functioning of the musculature that stabilizes it, so that the overload and the movements we perform are less exhausting for the structures that support us and that protect our nervous system.
origins of pain
In addition to the more sedentary lifestyle, a simple pain on the back can have different origins, from incorrect posture habits to more serious illnesses. “Back pain is a symptom and may have different causes. Some of these causes would be muscle problems, articular or even visceral. Degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis and disc herniation are common causes, but there are also other types of diseases such as tumors that can manifest as back pain”, warns the neurosurgeon.
most affected people
Marco de Agassiz Almeida Vasques states that the most frequent age groups with back problems are between 30 and 60 years. “It shows the impact that this brings to society, as it is precisely the most productive age of the individual. However, any age can be affected, given the multiplicity of causes”, he guarantees.
Back pain in children
The excessive weight of backpacks during the growth phase, according to Marco de Agassiz Almeida Vasques, can cause postural and pains future. “The maximum weight should not exceed 10 to 15% of the child’s weight. If it is not possible to avoid carrying the weight, an alternative is to try to distribute the load symmetrically, avoiding leaning on one side of the body. But it is better to use a backpack with wheels, which avoids the need to carry loads on the spine”, warns the specialist.
Preventing back pain
Pain resulting from improper posture is the easiest to prevent. Starting to pay more attention to the position of your back while at work, for example, is a good start. However, Marco de Agassiz Almeida Vasques observes that there are several movements that we carry out on a daily basis and that, when done with awareness, reduce the probability of develop pain on the back.
“Throughout the day we carry out many movements, such as getting up, sitting down, getting in and out of the car, carrying heavy objects or picking up an object that has fallen to the ground. These movements made incorrectly over the years can cause pain. If we create the habit of moving, practicing physical activity, sitting and sleeping properly, we will probably reduce our chance of experiencing pain”, says the neurosurgeon.
treatments for back pain
According to Juliano Wada, a physiotherapist specialized in osteopathy, there are several forms of treatment for back pain, among them are physical exercises, medications, surgeries, physiotherapeutic rehabilitation and alternative treatments. “All interventions are effective, it depends on each case. The most important thing is to carry out a multidisciplinary work, ”he explains.
There are several structures in the spine that may be responsible for causing pain. Therefore, according to orthopedist Rodrigo Junqueira Nicolau, the important thing is to try to recognize them in order to establish the most individualized treatment possible for each case.
“The vast majority of back pain problems can be treated without surgery, and there are several options according to the case”, he adds. “But it is also important to evaluate people’s lifestyle to try to change attitudes that are leading to and aggravating spinal problems”, concludes the professional.
Source: Maxima
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