No Surgery
Lower back pain is very rarely caused by something severe (cancer/infection).
Lower backpain almost never needs surgery
Types of Backpain
Pain on one place in the back itself (axial pain)
Pain in the back that radiates to the legs (sciatic pain)
Pain in the back but gives pain also elsewhere i.e., groin, leg, abdomen, but never below the knee (referred pain)
Axial pain is most common cause of backpain
Most common causes
Overuse from activity
Underdeveloped back or abdominal muscles
Bad Bedmatras
Muscle or ligament tear
Jointpain/irritation
Overweight
Herniated disc
Injury from accidents
Aging of spin
Rarely imaging needed
An MRI or CT scan will not always help with diagnosis
Not everything we see on an MRI or CT can explain the pain
Treatment
Keep active
Stretching exercises
Exercise (swimming ,walking, jogging, aerobics)
Proper mattress
Massages
Physical therapy/posture training
Most lower backpain can be cured
Surgery is almost never necessary and spine fixation will almost never help. Please talk to a trusted specialist.
Prevention
Life a healthy lifestyle
Stop smoking
Exercise and healthy diet
Stop using drugs, drink alcohol moderately
Decrease weight
Backpain accompanied with fever
Unexplained weight loss ( in short period of time)
Extreme pain in abdomen
Weakness or numbness in legs
If backpain wakes you up at night
Numbness in buttock, genital area and /or impotence
No control over urine or faeces
