BACK PAIN
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some time in their lives. Appears by a neurological mechanism of unknown origin that usually causes pain, inflammation and muscle spasm.Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden and intense. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts a few days or weeks. Back pain is chronic when it lasts more than three months.
Most back pain goes away by itself, although it may take some time.
Your doctor should determine if the pain is of musculoskeletal, neurological, or visceral. The diagnosis is based on a careful history and physical examination. There are some scales scientifically evaluated objectively assess pain intensity and degree of disability that causes back pain.
PREVENTION
To avoid back pain is exercising or advisable in any case, be physically active and meet hygiene standards aimed at postural perform daily activities so that the back support the least possible burden.
TREATMENT
Treatment should be directed at the specific cause of the pain therapy options include analgesics, NSAIDs, antidepressants, muscle relaxants under the supervision of medical and rehabilitation exercises.
In certain situations if after a reasonable time no improvement occurs can be tested using injections of local anesthetics or corticosteroids
Surgery should be reserved for situations where conservative procedures fail.
