Backache

                                   
It is an ache or pain anywhere on the back, especially lower back, and sometimes all the way down to the buttocks and legs.

CAUSES

• Strain of muscles or ligaments
• Ruptured disc
• Bulging disc
• Sciatica
• Arthritis
• Abnormal curvature of spine
• Osteoporosis
• Cauda equine syndrome
• Cancer of spine
• Infection of spine
• Infection of bladder, pelvis or kidneys
• Sleep disorders
• Shingles
• Bad mattress
• Routine wrong posture

COMMON RISK FACTORS

1. A mentally stressful job
2. Pregnancy - pregnant women are much more likely to get back pain
3. A sedentary lifestyle
4. Age - older adults are more susceptible than young adults or children
5. Anxiety
6. Depression
7. Gender - back pain is more common among females than males
8. Obesity/overweight
9. Smoking
10. Strenuous physical exercise (especially if not done properly)
11. Strenuous physical work 

TREATMENT

Homoeopathy offers  best treatment for backache as it is non habit forming and without side effects. Medicines acts directly on ligaments and muscles relieving the stiffness and pain.

We, at Homoeo Clinic, have treated thousands of cases of backache  with very good results. Patients, here, are treated on the basis of totality of  symptoms , so the patients is relieved of the not only backache but also the underlying disease that caused backache.

PATIENT’S INSTRUCTIONS

Exercise - Regular exercise helps  in building strength as well as keeping your body weight down. 

Core-strengthening exercises-  Exercises that work the abdominal and back muscles,it  help strengthening muscles which protect your back.

Flexibility - Exercises aimed at improving flexibility in your hips and upper legs may help too.

Quit Smoking - a significantly higher percentage of smokers have back pain incidences compared to non-smokers of the same age, height and weight.

Reduce Body weight - The fatter you are the greater your risk of developing back pain. The difference in back pain risk between obese and normal-weight individuals is considerable.

Correction of Posture when standing - Make sure you have a neutral pelvic position. Stand upright, head facing forward, back straight, and balance your weight evenly on both feet - keep your legs straight.

Correction of Posture when sitting – A good seat should have good back support, arm rests and a swivel base (for working). When sitting try to keep your knees and hips level and keep your feet flat on the floor - if you can't, use a footstool. You should ideally be able to sit upright with support in the small of your back. If you are using a keyboard, make sure your elbows are at right-angles and that your forearms are horizontal.

Be careful when lifting things - The secret for protecting your back when lifting things is to think "legs not back". In other words, use your legs to do the lifting, more than your back. Keep your back as straight as you can, keep your feet apart with one leg slightly forward so you can maintain balance, bend only at the knees, hold the weight close to your body, and straighten the legs while changing the position of your back as little as possible. Bending your back initially is unavoidable, when you bend your back try not to stoop or squat, tighten your stomach muscles so that your pelvis is pulled in. Most important, do not straighten your legs before lifting; otherwise you will be using your back for most of the work.

Do not lift and twist at the same time. If something is particularly heavy, see if you can lift it with someone else. While you are lifting keep looking straight ahead, not up nor down, so that the back of your neck is like a continuous straight line from your spine.

While moving things - Remember that it is better for your back to push things across the floor, rather than pulling them.

Choose your shoes wisely - Flat shoes place less of a strain on the back.

While Driving - it is important to have proper support for your back. Make sure the wing mirrors are properly positioned so you do not need to twist. The pedals should be squarely in front of your feet. If you are on a long journey, have plenty of breaks - get out of the car and walk around.

Use Bed mattress that keeps you spine straight, while at the same time supporting the weight of your shoulders and buttocks. Use a pillow, but not one that forces your neck into a steep angl