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What is mechanical back pain?
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
Back pain is a common condition that affects many people. Mechanical back pain occurs when the structure of the back, including the intervertebral disc, joint or bone, is stressed or deformed.
When pain occurs in the lower back due to pressure on the spine, the term mechanical back pain is used.
Mechanical back pain can be in a small area of the spine or spread to one or both sides of the back.
If a nerve root is compressed, the pain may spread from the back to the leg along the path of the affected nerve.
Usually, such a complication occurs due to poor posture while sitting, bending, standing and all bad habits.
You can fix this problem by learning the correct way to sit, stand, bend and generally correct bad habits.
If these things are resolved, if your pain continues, your back pain may not be due to mechanical pain and you need a more serious examination by a pain specialist.
How people get mechanical back pain
Mechanical back pain can occur following tissue trauma such as falls or car accidents, or sometimes it can develop over time for no apparent reason.
Frequent movement of the spine, improper exercise and bad sitting habits are among the things that lead to this pain over time.
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Does physiotherapy or massage therapy help to treat mechanical back pain
Physiotherapy or chiropractic helps to determine the root cause of the pain....The treatment plan they consider for people includes manual therapy, exercise therapy and training on how to protect the back.
Massage therapy reduces pain caused by muscle stiffness, improves blood flow and has a positive effect on the nervous system.
What should be done to treat mechanical back pain?.. In general, if you have back pain, it is recommended to go to a pain specialist for treatment and examination....
Usually, by reducing pressure on the back, you will also notice a reduction in mechanical back pain, the following strategies will help control back pain:
- Sleep on your side and place a pillow between your knees or sleep on your back and place a pillow under your knees.
- To reduce pressure on the spine when sitting, pay attention to your correct posture.
- For every 20 to 30 minutes of continuous sitting, you should take a short standing break.
- Avoid doing movements such as bending, twisting or lifting things until you have strengthened your back.
Medical treatments:
### Medications
- If you have muscle spasm, a muscle relaxant may be prescribed for a short time.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be effective in reducing pain with a doctor's diagnosis... If needed, stronger drugs are also prescribed by the doctor.
### Physiotherapy
Certainly, to recover and return to function, you need the exercises recommended by the physiotherapist.... Physiotherapy helps to shorten the recovery process and you can resume your previous activities as soon as possible.
How long does it take for mechanical back pain to heal?
The sooner you seek medical care from Dr. Dred, the more likely you are to recover.
In rare cases, more time may be needed for recovery, in which case the doctor will consider more effective treatment strategies for the patient.
How to diagnose mechanical back pain
This disease can be diagnosed based on medical history and medical examinations.. If the doctor has diagnosed this disease according to the symptoms, usually there is no need for additional tests.
If symptoms or tests suggest a possible infection, malignancy, or compression of a lumbar nerve, you may need additional tests.
Additional tests may include blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or nerve conduction studies.
