How to treat back pain?

• November 8, 1403
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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. This problem not only causes a person's inability to perform daily activities, but it can have a serious impact on the quality of life and mental and physical health of the person. Fortunately, by using the right methods, back pain can be prevented or its severity can be reduced, and even in many cases, a complete recovery can be found.

Common causes of back pain

Many factors can cause back pain. One of the most important causes is incorrect sitting, standing and sleeping postures, which over time puts a lot of pressure on the lumbar vertebrae. Also, being in fixed positions for a long time, for example while working at a computer, can lead to back problems. Some of the pathological causes of back pain are:

• Disc protrusion: This problem is caused by high pressure on the intervertebral discs and causes nerve root irritation and pain.
• Vertebral slip: This condition occurs when one of the lumbar vertebrae moves forward or backward relative to the vertebra below it.
• Fractures: which may be caused by trauma, excessive pressure, or osteoporosis.
• Spinal canal stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal can cause compression of nerves and severe pain.
• Muscle spasms: This condition is often caused by the weakness and shortness of the lumbar-pelvic muscles and can lead to severe back pain.

Back pain prevention solutions

Preventing back pain is possible by following simple tips. Below are some ways to prevent the occurrence or aggravation of back pain:

• Improve the way you sleep: Using the right mattress that matches the shape of the body helps a lot in reducing the pressure on the spine.
• Correct sitting: sitting with a straight back and maintaining the right angle between the thighs and waist, reduces the pressure on the vertebrae.
• Avoid long-term positions: Changing positions regularly and resting muscles will prevent fatigue and spasms.
• Daily exercise program: Strengthening and stretching exercises for the back and pelvis can help prevent back pain.
• Hydrotherapy and swimming pool: Exercising in water helps reduce pressure on the back and improves the performance of the lumbar muscles.
• Spinal deviation correction: Following these problems through consultation with a doctor or physiotherapist can prevent more serious problems.

Back pain treatment methods

• Using electrical stimulators: These devices reduce muscle spasms and help reduce pain by blocking pain signals.
• High power laser: This method is used to improve damaged tissues and help cell repair.
• Magnetic therapy: by increasing the blood flow in the damaged area, it helps to restore lumbar tissues.
• Shockwave therapy, iontophoresis, phonophoresis and vacuum therapy: the selection of the appropriate device and method is done with a careful evaluation by the physiotherapist, and each one is used depending on the severity and type of injury.
• Manual Therapy Techniques and Complementary Treatments: Physiotherapist's manual techniques help improve muscle condition and reduce pain.

Manual techniques and complementary therapies

In addition to physiotherapy devices, manual therapy (manual therapy), dry needling and electro-acupuncture are also effective methods in treating back pain. These techniques help to reduce muscle tension and improve the patient's physical condition, and in cases where the pain has become chronic, they can help relieve the pain.

Tavan Novin Physiotherapy Clinic

Tuan Navin Physiotherapy Clinic, under the supervision of physiotherapist Dr. Noushin Alvandian, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain using the McKenzie method and other modern methods. Using the latest techniques and devices, this clinic helps patients to return to their proper movement pattern and get rid of chronic and acute back pain.

Frequently asked questions about back pain and physiotherapy

1. Can back pain be treated with physiotherapy? Yes, more than 90% of back pain can be treated without surgery and with the help of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy helps to strengthen muscles, reduce inflammation and improve physical condition.
2. What causes back pain? Various factors, including disc protrusion, vertebral slippage, muscle spasm, bad sitting and standing postures, and spinal deviation can lead to back pain.
3. How can back pain be prevented? Back pain can be prevented by following points such as sitting and sleeping correctly, avoiding long-term positions, doing regular exercises and using a suitable mattress.
4. Is surgery necessary to treat back pain? In most cases, surgery is not needed. Surgery is recommended only in severe cases of back pain caused by serious pathological problems such as spinal canal stenosis or spinal fractures.
5. What methods does physiotherapy for back pain treatment include? Physiotherapy for back pain includes the use of different modalities such as stimulators to reduce pain, high-power laser, magnetotherapy, shock therapy, as well as specific therapeutic exercises that are adjusted by the physiotherapist.
6. What are conventional therapy techniques and how do they help with back pain? Manual therapy or manual therapy includes techniques that are performed manually on muscles and joints by a physiotherapist. These techniques help to reduce muscle tension and improve mobility.