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Acute Low Back Pain

Bone strength and muscle elasticity tend to decrease with age, while the spinal discs begin to lose flexibility, affecting their ability to cushion the vertebrae. If the spine becomes overly strained or compressed, a disc may rupture or bulge outward, placing pressure on the nerves rooted to the spinal cord that control body movement. When these nerve roots become compressed or irritated, back pain results.


Common causes of acute lower back pain include heavy lifting or overstretching, causing a sprain, strain, or spasm in one of the muscles or ligaments in the back.


Other contributory factors include obesity, smoking, weight gain during pregnancy, stress, poor physical condition, posture inappropriate for the activity being performed, and poor sleeping position.  Additionally, scar tissue created when the injured back heals itself does not have the strength or flexibility of normal tissue.

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Recommended treatment

Treatment can include one or more of the following:

  • Massage
  • Rest
  • Manipulation
  • Acupuncture
  • Electrotherapy
  • Exercise Programmes
  • Medication

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