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Back pain treatment with low-level laser therapy (or cold laser) helps to desensitize irritated nerves which reduces pain and can lead to a sustained reduction in nerve irritability. It also releases the spasms of the tight muscles like a release of trigger points. The anti-inflammatory effect produced by laser therapy also provides the site of pain an opportunity to repair tissue and thus improve mobility.
It is important to note that laser therapy / Medical Acupuncture is not addressing just the symptoms but also the causes of back pain. The American College of Physicians has recently included cold laser in their clinical guidelines to help patients with chronic low back pain. The therapy cannot reverse any physical damage of bone, tendon, nerve and other related structures but mainly play a role in the anti-inflammatory effect and healing effect.
Fortunately, measures can be taken by you to prevent or relieve back pain. If prevention does not work, simple home treatment and proper body mechanics can often help cure your back within a few weeks and keep it working for the long run. Surgery is rarely needed for the treatment of back pain.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor or miss work and it is also a leading cause of disability all over the world. Most people are affected by back pain at least once.
Back pain can begin suddenly and last less than six weeks. This is known as acute pain. This back pain may be caused by a fall or heavy lifting. Back pain that lasts more than three months is known as chronic pain. It is less common than acute pain.
Back pain often develops without a specific reason. Conditions commonly associated with back pain include:
Continuous heavy lifting or a sudden inconvenient movement may cause a strain on back muscles and ligaments of the spine. If your physical condition is poor, continuous strain on your back may lead to painful muscle spasms.
Disks act as cushions between the bones or vertebrae in the spine. The soft material present inside a disk can bulge or break and press on a nerve.
Osteoarthritis can affect the lower back. Sometimes, arthritis in the spine can cause narrowing of the space around the spinal cord. This condition is called spinal stenosis.
You can experience back pain if your spine curves abnormally. Scoliosis is a condition in which your spine curves to the side. It may also lead to back pain. But this generally happens only if the scoliosis is severe.
If your bones become brittle or porous your spine’s vertebrae may develop compression fractures
Anyone including children and teens can develop back pain. Research is still required to prove what leads to back pain. However, the factors given below might increase the risk of developing back pain:
Back pain is more common as your age increases. It starts around age 30 or 40.
Weak muscles in your back, which are not used might lead to back pain.
Having too much weight adds extra stress on your back.
You may be able to avoid back pain or prevent it from occurring again by improving your physical condition and learning and practicing proper body mechanics.
To keep your back healthy and strong:
Regular low-impact aerobics particularly those that do not strain or jolt your back can increase strength and endurance in your back and enhance the functioning of your muscles. Walking and swimming are exercises for your back. Discuss with your doctor about which activities will be best suited for you.
Exercises that involve abdominal and back muscle also known as core-strengthening exercises help condition these muscles so that they function together like a natural corset for your back. When your hips and upper legs are flexible, your pelvic bones are aligned. This helps improve how your back feels. Your doctor or physical therapist can suggest exercises that will best suit you.
Being overweight puts an increased strain on the muscles of your back. If you’re overweight, cutting down your weight can prevent back pain.
