**Lower back pain with a cold** is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients.... If you have a cold or the flu, you may experience a variety of symptoms, including body aches. Because in these cases, the body is trying to solve the problem and disease.... If you also encounter this complication during a cold and want to know how to treat it, we have given full explanations. Investigating the causes of back pain in colds Many reasons can contribute to this complication, we mention some possible reasons for you: ### Inflammatory response of the body When a virus or bacteria causes disease in the body, the immune system starts to work harder than before to overcome it.. During this fight, the level of certain molecules called chemokines and cytokines in the body increases. These molecules are created by cells affected by the flu and both of them are pro-inflammatory.. Inflammation puts pressure on the affected area as well as the nerves that are located along the spinal canal.... In these cases, local and radiating pain may be felt. Related content: Back pain caused by Corona ### cough Another reason that leads to back pain during a cold is the pressure caused by coughing.... If you have a severe form of this disease and you cough more than usual, these coughs cause severe contraction of the muscles and spine. If you cough a lot or hard, the back muscles are under pressure, which eventually leads to pain and discomfort in this area. ### complications related to pneumonia One of the complications of influenza in the elderly is pneumonia.. This disease causes inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs and this condition causes pain in the middle part of the back. Also, this complication is followed by severe coughing attacks, and as we explained in the above case, there is also a possibility of injury to the back. If the doctor determines that the back pain occurred due to inflammation caused by a cold, the back pain will immediately improve with the treatment of the disease. If the pain is caused by muscle strain, focusing on treating colds and reducing cough will definitely help relieve back pain. What treatment solution is there? The best method of treatment is to eliminate the main cause of back pain or cold. The treatment methods that are considered for patients are as follows: ### Rest During the disease, many activities are performed inside the body to destroy the main cause of the disease, such as a virus or bacteria.... But if the body is under stress during this period, it slows down the healing process. As a result, if you do not rest, the inflammation caused by the disease will not go away and you will experience back pain caused by cold for a long time. ### Drink enough water Keeping the body hydrated with fluids is essential during recovery.. In general, drinking water in any condition is very important for spine health. If the body is deficient in water, it directly affects the structure of the spinal disc.. Drinking water helps to cure the disease as well as reduce inflammation... Also pay attention to this point and avoid drinks that lead to dehydration such as sweet drinks and alcohol. Related content: Back laser disc ### housing consumption If the pain is unbearable for you, you can use over-the-counter pain relievers after consulting your doctor. ### Consumption of foods that reduce inflammation Consumption of certain types of anti-inflammatory foods such as vegetables, tomatoes and fatty fish can have anti-inflammatory effects. ### Warming the muscles with a warm compress or a warm water shower Using a warm compress or a warm water shower helps to relax the muscles and also reduce body pain.... If you have a fever, it is better to have lukewarm water so that the body temperature does not rise... Fever causes dizziness and general body weakness. If you do not have a high fever, you can use heating pads or warm compresses on the area of ​​the back where you feel pain. Other points to consider for recovery are as follows: - You must be in good physical condition. - Do stretching exercises. - Rest. When should you see a doctor? You should not have back pain after getting rid of a cold... If you still have back pain after recovering from the disease or if your pain worsens during the disease, see a doctor for an examination and treatment of back pain without surgery. Usually, back pain is not often recognized as an early and important symptom, it is only one of the possible symptoms... Therefore, if you feel that your back pain during a cold is very severe or persistent, there may be another serious cause that should be examined and treated by a pain specialist.