Back Pain:

Back pain occurs in many people on a daily basis. It can be very uncomfortable. In order to spot a recurring back pain and treat it, make sure you know all the symptoms of the various types of back pain. It should be mentioned that most symptoms are common and hence, it is equally important to know specific ones linked to a particular condition only.

Sciatica:

It is a condition in which pain is experienced in a nerve that stems from the lower back and down to the back of each leg. It can have symptoms like tingling in the leg, pain in rear the rear when sitting, numbness or difficulty in moving the leg and also a shooting pain that can hinder standing up.

Herniated Disc:

In such a condition, the spinal disc ruptures and a portion of it pushes out from its original boundary. This is called a herniated disc. When the nerve of the disc becomes irritated, the symptoms are visibly felt. Electric shocks can be experienced in the arms and legs. Pins or needles might be felt in the same regions as the electric shock pains. Nerve irritation and muscle weakness can also occur.

Lumbar Muscle Spasms:

Uncontrolled contractions in the muscles of the lumber or the lower back region can cause back pain as well. Common symptoms can be tensed muscles and extreme pain in the lower back muscles.

Spinal Stenosis:

Excessive curvature in your spine can lead to compression. That compression can cause the discs and the vertebrae to shift and therefore decreasing the space in the spinal canal. This condition is called spinal stenosis. Symptoms include leg cramps, pain reduction when sitting, bowel and bladder problems and foot disorders.

Scoliosis:

When the back makes a sideways curve in the shape of a C or an S, it is called scoliosis. It can be indicated by a number of things. One shoulder blade tends to stick out more than the other, the waistline is flatter on one side or the ribs look higher on one side. It is very painful and the pain does not subside even when resting.

Osteoarthritis:

It is a condition in which the joints start to rub against each other due to a break-down of the cartilage. The cartilage supports the joints. This affects the spine too. Symptoms can be limited motion of joints, stiffness after physical activity, pain in the spine even during rest and swelling around the joint.

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