A back spasm is the involuntary contraction or tensing of the muscles in the lower back. The condition ranges from infrequent spasms with mild discomfort to chronic spasms with severe pain that makes it difficult to move. A lower back spasm usually feels like a muscle is firmly contracting or moving. However, it might also feel like a dull ache that moves, a sharp pain in a specific location, or any combination of these painful sensations.
• CAUSES :-
• Lower back spasm usually occurs due to injuries.
• Poor posture, especially when sitting at a desk or in a car, can strain the back muscles. This can cause painful spasms.
• Sitting for long periods can also cause muscle spasms because of muscle weakness and inflammation.
• The overuse of any muscle can trigger muscle spasms
• Injuries that damage either the nerves in the back or the nerves that carry signals to the back can cause spasms and pain.
• There is a disc cushioning each vertebra in the spine. Damage or injury to these discs can cause intense back pain.
• Stress can also cause lower back spasm.
• TREATMENT :-
Treatment depends on the cause of the symptoms. While exercise and stretching may improve many causes of lower back spasm, this might not be sufficient for chronic conditions. Depending on the diagnosis, a doctor may recommend:
- Pain medication
- Physical therapy
- surgery to repair damaged discs
- spinal decompression surgery
- Antidepressants or other drugs to manage stress, or to cope with the impact of the physical pain on mental health.
- wearing low-heeled shoes will help provide stability and strength in your lower back.
- Engaging in regular physical activity, such as strengthening exercises for your back and abdomen will also help keep you moving and feeling great
- Spending too much time in bed or in a seat will lead to worsening back problems.
- Try alternating ice and heat on your back. Ice will help reduce inflammation and heat may help improve blood flow.
- Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Back Spasms – 8 Tips To Relieve & Treat Back Pain :-
1) STOP
Stop your activity and find immediate rest
2) LIE DOWN
Carefully move to a bed or comfortable flat surface to remain temporarily immobile
3) RELAX & BREATHE
Consciously try to relax your muscles with slow, deep breaths
4) Stretch
Lengthen the tightened muscle carefully and slowly
5) Treatment
Treat the area 4 ways:
i) Use Massage
ii) Take the Proper Dose of Pain Medication
iii) Apply a Cold Pack
iv) Apply Moist Heat
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