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  Common Causes of Back Pain in Pregnancy

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 19-Jul-2024 | No of views: 2594

  The cause of back pain in pregnancy is often considered multifactorial, meaning several factors act concomitantly on various structures in the lower body, causing pain. These factors are commonly recognized as the anatomical, postural, vascular, and hormonal changes that take place naturally during pregnancy. While most of these changes are considered normal, rarely, a few causes of lower back pain in pregnancy may indicate serious conditions, some of which may even be life-threatening.

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  Types of Back Pain in Pregnancy

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 17-Jul-2024 | No of views: 2233

  Pregnant women may experience back pain that is localized to the lower back area or radiates into the buttock, thigh, and legs, causing or mimicking sciatica symptoms. The pain may be constant, get worse with activity, interfere with sleep, and/or reduce overall functioning. While the symptoms usually resolve spontaneously after delivery, some conditions may remain as chronic disorders. Women with pre-existing lower back problems are typically at a higher risk of developing pregnancy-related back pain.

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  Back Pain in Pregnancy

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 15-Jul-2024 | No of views: 2228

  A range of natural biological changes take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy, which directly affects the musculoskeletal system and may become a potential cause of back pain and related issues, such as leg pain. Pregnancy-related changes typically involve the joints and connective tissues, making them loose, pliable, and soft.

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  Runners: How to Prevent Low Back Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 12-Jul-2024 | No of views: 2071

  Running puts, a high level of repetitive stress on the back, and for those with lower back problems it is particularly important to take measures to reduce the strain on the lower back. In general, the following tips are advisable for runners, especially for those who are susceptible to low back pain or leg pain/sciatica: Do a thorough warm-up before beginning a run...

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  Runners: When to Seek Treatment for Lower Back Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 10-Jul-2024 | No of views: 2055

  Generally, episodes of lower back pain caused by a muscle strain or other soft tissue injury get better within two to three weeks. Suppose pain lasts longer than that the patient may want to be evaluated by a spine specialist. This would give them some time frame.
  Herniated Disc - A herniated disc is a condition where the disc itself has begun to bulge or rupture and begins to put pressure around a nerve.

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  Running and Lower Back Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 08-Jul-2024 | No of views: 1927

  Running is an activity that involves repetitive stress and impact, sometimes for a long duration. People with an underlying lower back problem can find running or jogging worsens their pain or leads to additional types of pain, such as sciatica (leg pain, weakness, or numbness). When running or jogging leads to more or additional back pain, it is important to know when to seek treatment and what types of treatment to expect.

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  Outdoor Sports and Hip Injuries

  Tags: Pain Management, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 05-Jul-2024 | No of views: 1964

  In the summer, more athletes participate in outdoor sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, flag football, biking, and hiking. With this in mind, it’s important to remember that activities involving more running, heavy impact, falling, or overuse can be accompanied by a higher risk of hip injuries in athletes and weekend warriors.

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  Physical Therapy Aids and Passive Techniques for Treating Sciatica

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 03-Jul-2024 | No of views: 1781

  Physical therapists may use certain aids and techniques to supplement active treatment for sciatica. These treatment aids typically consist of specialized devices and equipment. While some of these aids are used at the therapist’s office, others may be used to relieve pain at home. In treating sciatica, these aids may promote blood flow, reduce muscle spasms, and decrease pain.

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  Physical Therapy and Exercise for Sciatica

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 01-Jul-2024 | No of views: 1712

  Physical therapy and exercise are typically first-line treatments for relieving, treating, and preventing sciatica symptoms. Typical sciatica signs and symptoms include Lower back, hip, and leg pain; Numbness, tingling, and weakness in the buttock, thigh, leg, and foot. Underlying medical conditions, such as a herniated or degenerated disc, or nerve root compression in the lumbar spine may cause radiating symptoms into the leg, commonly known as sciatica.

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  Lower Right Back Pain from Internal Organs

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 28-Jun-2024 | No of views: 1843

  There are numerous possible sources of lower right back pain in the organs of the mid-back, abdominal, or pelvic regions. Pain may start following inflammation or irritation of an internal organ, or may be a sign of infection. These conditions will usually produce other symptoms with lower right back pain that more specifically narrow down the source.

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