Why do I have sudden severe back pain? Severe back pain can happen suddenly or come on gradually for many different reasons. One cause of severe back pain may be caused by pulled or strained muscles in the back. This type of severe back pain is usually caused by exertion such as lifting a heavy object or over exercising. When the muscles in the back become taut and sprained it may cause severe pain. The treatment for this type of severe back pain will vary for each individual. Seeking the opinion of a physician or fully qualified chiropractor is always a good idea if you suffer from severe back pain that is caused by an inflamed, sprained or pulled back muscles.

Why does my back ache so often? Another cause of severe back pain may be scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spinal cord. This ailment is sometimes caused by aging but can also be caused by injuries to the back. It can also be caused by a condition that the person was born with. Scoliosos can sometimes be treated by a physician prescribing a back brace which will remove some of the pressure of the curved spinal cord. Physical therapy may also help relieve severe back pain caused by a curved spine. Medication may be used to treat the pain or in some cases, surgery can be done to try to straighten the spine somewhat.

Why do I have severe back pain on one side? Severe back pain is a common symptom of kidney stones in both men and women. Kidney stones occur when the by-products of the kidneys crystallize and cause a small hard stoneto develop, which is said to be very painful. Kidney stones can be caused by too much uric acid or by calcium build-up. The treatment for kidney stones that cause severe back will at times be pain medication until the stone passes, or may be treated by laser. Laser treatment for severe back pain caused by kidney stones may involve sedating the patient and applying a laser to break up the stone. When it is dissolved by the laser it can pass through the kidneys easier and without causing as much severe back pain as it would if it was left larger in size.

Why does my back hurt after work? Severe back pain can be caused by less severe reasons such as standing for too long a time on hard floors such as concrete. To relieve this type of severe back pain it is often necessary for the person to stay off their feet as much as possible until the severe back pain gradually goes away. Sometimes wearing special shoes will help alleviate severe back pain from standing too long also.

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