Researchers have found that a non-radiating global back pain may indicate an upcoming spinal stroke. Low back pain affects 60% to 80 % of adults at some point during their lives with increasing incidences at a younger age. According to Adegoke et al (2015) recent epidemiologic statistics, there is a rather significant prevalence of LBP among school-aged children. These are emerging facts about back pain. So in essence back pain further complicates a stroke condition. It presents as a risk factor, a symptom or an illness on its own in stroke patient with no specific-universal remedy.
Back pain due to stroke can be mild or severe, ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, shooting pain down the legs. It might start suddenly, as a result of accidents in balance impairing strokes or it can develop gradually with aging in patients with stroke history. Back discomfort can also be caused by insufficient warm up exercise followed by a vigorous exertion while exercising stroke patients.
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
For individuals with history of stroke, the following risk factors precipitate development of back pain. In fact, there a significant interrelation between risk factors leading back pain and stroke with a minute variation on mechanism.
- Age
- Genetics
- Family History
Modifiable Risk Factors
- Excess weight gain
- Fitness level (Sedentary life-style)
- Poor ergonomics (job-related factors)
- Obesity
- Diseases
- Improper lifting
- Psychological conditions
- Smoking
Back pain can be divided into two categories. Back pain that is acute or short-term lasts for a few days to a few weeks. Chronic back pain is described as ache that lasts for more than 12 weeks. At one year, about 20% of persons with acute low back pain acquire chronic symptoms.
Treatment
- Analgesics
- Opioids
- Behavioral/proper ergonomics approaches
- Surgery
Physiotherapy
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Spinal manipulation and spinal mobilization
- Traction
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
Important to note to Prevent Back Pain
Always ask for help when heavy-lifting
At home and at business, use ergonomically designed furniture and equipment. Ascertain that work surfaces are at a comfortable height for you.
Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes
Take breaks, avoid staying in one position for long
Why is staying in bed not recommended in back pain?
Recent research has proved that staying in bed with back pain causes more harm than good
Stay in bed for a period of more than a few days and your muscle strength will drop significantly.
That not only leads to a loss of balance and coordination, but it also means your bones can lose density.
Most importantly, weaker muscles contribute to poor posture, and this can make back pain worse.
Additionally, staying in bed predisposes you to pulmonary conditions due to inactivity.
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