Experiencing back stiffness in the morning is usually downplayed as a minor issue; however, when the stiffness becomes sharp or constant, or now you have pain going down the leg with numbness or tingling then it becomes quite difficult to disregard. People often come to us with concern they cannot sleep at night due to pain or get into a comfortable position, difficulty in walking, sitting, standing and pain or numbness going down their legs.
Lower back pain is associated with different causes like having a car accident, fall, poor posture, repetitive stress, lifting something too heavy, gym , sitting or standing all day, or even wearing high heels often.
Why Does Lower Back Pain Start in the First Place?
Lower back pain usually starts for many reasons and very often it’s a combination of lifestyle, posture, muscle tension and joint changes rather than one single cause.
Common causes include:
- Muscle Strain or Tension from sitting or standing too long
- Restricted or Stiff Joints
- Disc irritation for example: Sciatica
- Poor Posture
- Weak core and gluteal muscles
- Stress
- Trauma or Injury
- Being Overweight
If any of these factors persist for a long time, the joints , nerves, ligaments and discs in your spine will start to feel the pressure. You may also experience pain going down the leg, numbness, or leg weakness.
Symptoms To Pay Attention
Back pain does not always mean you have a bulging or herniated disc.
Here are the common symptoms of a disc problem.
- Pain that gets worsens at night
- Muscle Weakness in legs
- Pain upon cough, going to the toilet or sneezing
- Numbness or tingling sensation down the leg and sometimes to the foot
- Muscle spasm and stiffness
- Numbness in the groin or inner thighs
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
Hence, a proper assessment is absolutely crucial when suspecting a disc problem. Only a qualified back pain specialist Kingston can determine the severity of the disc problem.
There’s a medical condition called Cauda Equina Syndrome that is a medical emergency that must always be ruled out by the practitioner.
Get the Best Help for Lower Back and Disc Pain from Osteomyologist/ Chiropractor Kingston upon Thames
Lower back pain is so painful it can limit your daily life activities, work and interfere with your mental well-being and especially to rule out cauda equina syndrome. Osteomyologists/Chiropractors are back pain specialists that help you reduce pain naturally, drug-free and it’s non-invasive.
Focus on Ways to Improve Your Back Pain
- Small changes that are done consistently can have a huge impact on your back pain long-term.
- Improve Posture: Sitting or standing too long for a long time frequently can affect your low back.
- Avoid slouching and wearing high heels
- Exercise—Core stretches improves low back strength
- Avoid lifting very heavy objects or wear a lumbar belt for support when lifting heavy objects while bending your knees when lifting
- Ergonomic guidance, especially for work on the computer all day.
- Spinal Manipulation
- Weight Management -being overweight can cause low back pain.
Regain a Pain-Free Back with Achieve Spinal Health Kingston experienced Osteomyologist/Chiropractor, If your symptoms have been getting worse and suspect a disc problem then it’s time to contact and see the professional osteomyologist/chiropractor in London Uk to assess your spine and treat you immediately.
At Achieve Spinal Health, we do a thorough intake of medical history and have a consultation with a spinal exam that includes orthopedic and Neurological Testing, posture analysis, treatment, bespoke exercises and recommendations given. Our goal is to get you out of pain as soon as possible so you can feel better and go back to your daily activities pain free.
Conclusion
Lower back pain can be really annoying and very painful. Even more painful when you have a disc problem causing sleepless nights due to pain and affecting your whole well-being.
We at Achieve Spinal Health are highly skilled and experienced practitioners that have dealt with many cases of lower back pain and disc problems throughout the years and ruling out cauda equina syndrome.
FAQs
1. What causes lower back pain, and how can it be treated?
Back pain in the lumbar region is frequently a result of muscle strain, joint stress, or disc irritation, and the pain is decreased by spinal decompression, manipulation, bespoke strengthening exercises, use of ice packs and the use of either Interferential or Ultrasound Therapy.
2. Can appendicitis, intestinal or Gynaecological problems cause lower back pain?
Yes, when the inflammation spreads to irritate the nerves in the lower back or sacral area, the pain may be felt in the lower back area, causing referred pain. This is why sometimes it is needed to have an X-ray or an MRI or a CT Scan done.
