- Effective Management of Lower Back Pain
Back pain can often be alleviated with simple rest and self-care measures. However, if the pain persists for more than a few weeks or months, it may indicate an underlying issue that requires medical attention. In such cases, it’s advisable to seek the expertise of an orthopaedic surgeon. These specialists are trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain. They can develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, which may include medication, physical therapy, or, in some cases, surgical intervention. By consulting with an orthopaedic surgeon, you can receive comprehensive care to address your back pain and improve your quality of life.
- Understanding the Link between HIV and Lower Back Pain
HIV is, of course, a blood-borne virus that suppresses the immune system, eventually leading to AIDS. It is important to understand that HIV is a very common cause of chronic illness that leads to a wide range of medical problems. Due to the success of combination drug therapy, people with HIV are now living much longer into old age. However, the price for increased longevity is often increased morbidity from other diseases. HIV is now being complicated by various bone and joint diseases that were previously only seen in the elderly. The Orthopaedic and Pain Practice can help you understand the link between HIV and lower back pain. Our specialist can provide you with guidance and treatment plans.
- Comprehensive Treatment Options for Lower Back Ache
Our orthopaedic surgeon will analyze the source of your back pain and provide you with the best evidence-based treatment options. There are many causes of back pain and the need of everyone is different. Some lifestyles are more suitable to particular treatments, i.e. manual workers respond well to hands-on treatment because their pain is mechanical, while extended periods of inactivity can make back pain more difficult to treat because the person becomes more frail and muscles waste away – in this case, a more comprehensive treatment plan of hands-on treatment and rehabilitation exercises may be more beneficial.
Our physiotherapists will develop a treatment plan specific to each individual’s requirements. This may include hands-on physiotherapy to mobilize stiff joints and manipulate soft tissues, massage to relieve tight and sore muscles, acupuncture, taping, and a comprehensive exercise regime to improve the stability and strength of the back and prevent any recurrence of pain. A core component of our treatment of any lower back problem is teaching each individual the nature of their injury (why it happened), how to effectively self-manage their pain, and most importantly, how to prevent this problem from recurring. The experienced team at The Orthopaedic and Pain Practice are well-versed in handling patients who seek lower back ache treatment.
- Treating Lower Back Pain After Running
The majority of running injuries are the result of overuse. And running as a form of exercise doesn’t provide varied motion, so the micro trauma to the musculoskeletal system can result in some common running injuries. Lower back pain is one of them. Most runners will suffer from this condition at some point. The main cause is the powerful contraction of the back muscles on both sides of the spine, which pull at the origin of the muscles on the back of the hip that help to extend the hip. This occurs most forcefully in the uphill stages of running.
During this powerful contraction, the back muscles can overload and cause damage to the connective tissue of the muscle resulting in muscle inflammation or more likely muscle tearing. This causes chemical irritation and inflammatory change in the area, which is quite painful and usually causes muscle spasm. The connective tissue at the origin of the muscle on the back of the hip is also the load-bearing site of the spine and with muscle damage can result in increased load being placed on the spine and damage to the disc or ligaments of the spine creating another source of lower back pain. This condition is relatively easy to self-diagnose if you have recently run a lot or run uphill and have pain or muscle spasm on one or both sides of the lower back. It is usually most painful on getting up from sitting or bending backwards. The specialists at The Orthopaedic and Pain Practice are ready to help you with your concerns regarding lower back pain after running treatment.
