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The most common cause of back pain is skeletal problems -problems affecting all the tissues of the spine other than muscles or nerves. If, like many people, you are not as fit as you could be, you run more risk of injury because your muscles will not be able to provide support when it is most needed……. Continue Reading Causes of Back Pain – Skeletal Problems 
In the human back, referred pain can be felt anywhere along the pathway of a compressed nerve. If one of the nerves that run from the base of the neck to the hands is compressed, pain can be felt down the arm and into the hand. If one of the nerves that run from the base of the spine down the legs and into the feet is compressed, pain may be felt in a buttock, a leg or even a foot. The site of the referred pain can give doctors and therapists valuable information about exactly where in the back the troubles lie. If you feel pain in the back of a thigh and down the outer side of your leg and foot, for example, the problem may be in the base of the spine at the level of the sciatic nerve roots…. Continue Reading Identifying Back Problems – Referred Pain 
The sciatic nerve is the largest in the body, extending from the lower back down the back of the leg to the calf. Many sciatica sufferers find that lying on their side with a pillow between their knees gives them relief. Nerve problems in the back normally have a structural cause. The nerve roots can easily be squeezed as they leave the spinal cord by injuries to a facet joint or a disc. When this happens there may be local inflammation and pain but there can also be pain in any area of the body which is supplied by the affected nerve, for example down a leg or along an arm. There may also be numbness, or the prickling sensation of pins and needles…. Continue Reading Back Pain and Nerve Problems 
Injuries to the muscles of the back occur in many ways. Because the muscles are an integral part of the structure of the back, supporting the bones of the spine and controlling their movements, they are inevitably affected when injuries happen. If a facet joint slips out of alignment or you suffer a prolapsed disc, the muscles around the damaged area can become strained and painful as they struggle to support structures that are no longer in balance…. Continue Reading Back Pain and Muscular Problems 
As people age, bone-related back problems may become more common. However, regular exercise and sensible precautions may help avoid problems.In the condition known as osteoporosis, all the bones of the body, lose much of their calcium and mineral content. This causes them to thin and makes them susceptible to fractures. Although osteoporosis can affect younger people, it is mainly associated with aging. It can strike men but women are the most at risk as the process of bone mineral loss speeds up after the menopause. Regular exercise, such as walking, running, aerobics or racquet sports, and a healthy, balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D are important in preventing osteoporosis. … Continue Reading Age-Related Bone Problems and Back Pain |
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