Originally published July 30 2005
Learning about reducing back pain
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Back pain caused by stress, overeating and other factors can be reduced If certain steps are taken.
Back pain is one of the most common ailments people endure and is one of the most frequent reasons for visits to the chiropractor or orthopedic doctor.
Most commonly, back pain occurs in the lower back.
However, there are many structures and tissue in the back that can become damaged for a number of reasons.
The spinal column consists of four different sections; the cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (directly behind the chest), lumbar spine (lower back), and the sacral spine (which connects to the pelvis).
Vertebrae protect the spinal cord and nerve roots which are composed of extremely sensitive tissue.
Separating these bones are discs of cartilage which serve as shock absorbers during movement.
Surrounding the spinal column is other tissue including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, each aiding the back during movement and providing support.
Nociceptive pain results from a type of trauma or blow to the back as well as from disease which does not directly damage nerve tissue.
Among nonspecific causes of back pain are obesity, poor posture, repetitive heavy lifting, or lack of exercise.
A physician can perform a physical exam as well as other tests to help determine the actual source of pain.
Muscle strain is most often the cause of this type of discomfort which can be treated with conservative methods.
However, sprains develop when the ligaments become injured rather than muscle tissue.
Although it may be difficult to differentiate these conditions, treatment is usually the same and only requires conservative treatment.
One of the most common ways to treatment various back pain ailments is also through the use of back braces and supports which can reduce tension on the back and facilitate proper posture.
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