Pain in lower back
Many things can cause injuries to the lower back, muscle strain or spasm, sprains of ligaments (which attach bone to bone), joint problems or a slipped disc. The most common cause is using your back muscles for activities that you are not accustomed to, such as lifting heavy furniture or doing yard work. Unexpected events such as a fall or car accident can also cause pain in your lower back.
The slipped disk (also called a herniated disk) happens when a disk between the bones of the spine slips and compresses the nerves. This is often caused by twisting while lifting. Many people who have a herniated disk do not know what had caused it. In most cases, herniated discs and other pains in the lower back can be alleviated by following a few simple methods.
The best position for relief when your back hurts is to lie back on the floor with pillows under your knees, hips and knees bent and feet on a seat or just the knees and hips bent. This takes the pressure and weight that is enduring his back.
You may require one or two days rest and if you have a sore back. Resting longer than this can cause your muscles to weaken, which can slow your recovery. Even if it hurts, walk for a few minutes each hour to maintain muscle strength back.
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