Causes
of Back Pain
Back Pain Causes of:
There
are many causes of back pain. Anything that puts
pressure on the back muscles or nerves can cause
pain. Any illness or damage to the spine also
can cause pain. Back pain in often related to
long-term problems of posture, lifting
techniques and repetitive motions. In fact,
about 85 per cent of back pains are caused by
simple irritation of the back muscles. This
irritation can be caused by irritation of the
nerves controlling the muscles or fatigue or
mechanical displacement or poor biochemical
functioning of the back muscles and ligaments,
resulting in chronic stress and strain. The
discs are unaffected.
When the posture is poor and the back is
unsupported, weight load increases on the spine.
If the person is overweight, excess weight in
addition to poor posture increases the stress
and strain on the spine and makes the back more
vulnerable to injury. The spine cannot maintain
its natural curves when compensating for this
type of posture. The result is increased stress
on the supporting structures leading to chronic
wear and tear of muscles and ligaments. Working
in a stooped position for extended periods of
time (gardening, vacuuming, bed making )
increases the likelihood of sustaining injury.
Stooping causes a significant strain to be
placed on the lumbar spine. Sitting in poor
posture is harder on the back than
standing.
Another common cause is pot belly. A pot –
bellied person has weak abdominal muscles. Weak
abdominal muscles often mean weak back muscles,
too.
