Back pain is a general experience, and people of all ages felt it. One undeniable fact about back pain is that everybody eventually has one at some point in their lives. The most common of them all starts below the ribcage, also known as the lumbar region.

The pain in that area is intense and is the most reason people miss work. In most cases, back pain heals on its own, while in other cases, it requires therapy or some other kind of treatment. But all this depends on the intensity. In this article, we will be discussing the symptoms, causes, and treatment of back pain.

Five Common Causes of Back Pain

Funny enough, the common causes of back pain can be traced to those things we do on every day of our lives. This pain does not just start at an instant; it is due to the accumulated outcome of those practices, which triggers the pain. Some of these causes include:

1. Herniated Discs

This is referred to as the soft tissue in the disc located just between the joints. So when the disc is herniated, it means that the disc’s soft tissue had come out. This condition is usually caused by wear and tear in that area of the body. These pains occur because the nerves located there are pressed.

2. Muscle Strain

Tearing and stretching of the tissue connected to the bone, otherwise known as tendon, can trigger a severe case of back pain. Such strains can as well happen in the muscle located at the back of the thigh.  Symptoms of muscle Strain range from restricted ability to move the muscles, swelling, tenderness, and pain. The pain areas are limited to the muscles.

3. Arthritis

This is usually called the inflammation of the joints; it causes stiffness that often leads to pain on the back. Though this can happen to people younger than 40 years of age, it is very common among older people and worsens as they grow even older. Symptoms include stiffness of the joints, severe pain, and swelling.

4. Degenerative Disc Disease

This is also called Osteoarthritis of the spine; it usually occurs at the lower back and neck. This happens due to herniation, fragmentation, and cushioning, which is peculiar to old age. Some of the major symptoms include loss of flexibility, pain, weakness of the body, e.t.c. Though it is peculiar to the lower back area, it is also seen to affect the neck, legs, buttocks, and thighs.

Treatment of Back Pain

The treatment of back pain depends on the approach you wish to give it; there are two major treatments: Home treatments and Medical treatment. The home treatment method includes avoiding strenuous activities, massage, e.t.c.

The medical method includes Physical therapy, Cortisone injections, Botox, Traction, and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Some other complementary treatments include Chiropractic, and acupuncture, osteopathy, and shiatsu. In all, people should learn how to stay away from heavy loads, and take note of the posture they assume, that way, you will be able to avoid back pain with no cost attached.