Sudden, acute, aching or dull pain in the lower part, the causes of which cannot always be determined immediately, may indicate the development of various diseases.Only an experienced doctor can understand what actually causes the pain syndrome by studying clinical pictures, patient complaints, as well as the results of ultrasound, x-ray or MRI studies.But often, even before going to the doctor, a person wants to know first what caused the condition.
The main cause of lumbar pain
First of all, all causes of back pain can be divided into two main types:
- Primary (pain is specifically associated with the pathology of the spinal column, intervertebral disc, muscle tissue or joints).
- Secondary (pain occurs due to pathology of internal organs and radiates to the lower back, as well as due to infectious diseases in the body, the development of tumors).
The main cause of low back pain
Today, walking upright is called the cause of all spinal problems.The load on the spinal column increases with an upright position, especially on the lower part - lumbar, which wears faster.
The main causes of low back pain are:
- Osteochondrosis of the lumbar region.Degenerative changes in the spine cause acute pain, inflammation, swelling in the affected area, and difficulty moving.Characteristic changes in the cartilage tissue of the vertebral disc and the vertebral body itself often cause pinched nerves, which manifest as acute pain.
- Spondyloarthrosis.This pathology affects joint tissue in the area of the spinal column.In addition to pain in the joints, a person with spondyloarthrosis may experience severe stiffness of movement, when it is impossible to straighten or turn.
Lower back pain, the cause of which is osteochondrosis or spondyloarthrosis, requires immediate, urgent consultation with a doctor and, of course, immediate treatment.
Secondary lumbar pain
A large number of diseases that are not associated with pathological processes in the spinal column can cause unpleasant pain in the back area.
There are secondary causes of low back pain such as:
- curvature of the spine (scoliosis, lordosis, etc.);
- Infections of various origins that affect the intervertebral disc (tuberculosis, etc.);
- urinary tract infections and influenza effects;
- inflammatory process in the genital area;
- gastrointestinal diseases (appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, intestinal colic);
- kidney disease;
- oncological diseases localized in the paralumbar region;
- Overweight;
- osteoporosis, acute rheumatism, chronic arthritis;
- long standing or sitting;
- muscle spasms;
- nervous tension, stress.
Diseases of internal organs have clear symptoms, only shown in the lower part.
Causes of lower back pain in women and men
The structure of the female body causes injury to the appearance of weight and pain in the lumbar region.This is due to hormonal levels: the menstrual cycle, menopause and pregnancy affect the lumbar region, as the reproductive organs are located nearby.Gynecological diseases (inflammation of the appendages and uterus) cause pain that radiates to the lower part of women.
Similarly, prostatitis and inflammation of the epididymis cause pain in men.It happens that men periodically experience back pain when constantly working in cold conditions in drafty conditions, or if the work involves lifting heavy objects.The causes of lower back pain require preventive measures: you need to protect your back and wear a special corset.
Muscle clamps
Separately, I would like to stay for a while as a muscle spasm, which often causes back pain.Lack of constant physical activity leads to the fact that the back muscles are weak and cannot withstand prolonged or increased loads.Therefore, working on your feet or in a stationary sitting position causes back muscle overstrain and pain.
Stress leads to similar results when muscle tension occurs due to emotions of fear or anger.This is followed by cramps and pain if it is not eliminated in time.
Associated symptoms
Lower back pain, the causes of which lie in damage to the spine, is most often accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Unpleasant sensations can affect not only the back, but also spread to the buttocks and lower limbs;
- movement may be very difficult or impossible;
- The affected area usually becomes inflamed and swollen.
If any of these symptoms occur, you should seek medical help from a neurologist.If there are other accompanying symptoms, then it is better to consult a therapist who will determine the cause of the back pain and after that refer you to a specialist or prescribe treatment.