Mechanical Low Back Pain
Mechanical low back pain ranks among the most common issues for many individuals, significantly impacting their quality of life and hindering daily tasks due to disorders within the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, bones, vertebrae, or ligaments. Lower back pain ranges from mild to severe and chronic.
Symptoms include:
- Pain in the lower back and surrounding muscles, possibly radiating to the hips, legs, and feet, often accompanied by sensations of tingling, numbness, or a sharp electric shock-like feeling.
- Muscle spasms and difficulty in movement.
- Muscle weakness.
Causes:
- Muscle strain.
- Direct injuries, accidents, and bruising.
- Disc herniation or disc degeneration.
- Spinal misalignment and curvature.
- Arthritis or osteoporosis.
Risk factors:
- Lack of physical activity.
- Age, as the likelihood of lower back pain increases with age.
- Obesity and smoking.
Treatment approaches:
Diagnosis of mechanical low back pain is typically done by an orthopedic doctor and a spine specialist, as well as a physical therapist, relying on medical history and detailed clinical examination.
Treatment for lower back pain varies based on its nature and underlying causes. Therefore, it’s essential to design and prepare a specialized therapeutic rehabilitation program tailored to the patient’s condition, aiming to improve their quality of life and return to regular activities.
