Fighting Back Pain

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Besides sudden (acute) injury or over-use (chronic) injury, pain in the back can be caused by diseases such as arthritis, tuberculosis, or medical conditions in the lower organs. Be sure to see your doctor and report any symptoms such as difficulty urinating, gynaecological problems or intestinal problems./p>

Note: getting a second opinion is always good medical practice in cases involving serious illness or injury. This is particularly true in the case of back pain. If your doctor recommends surgery for lower back pain, be sure to consult with a second doctor before going ahead with surgery. In addition, if your doctor is recommending rest for lower back pain, it is suggested you seek a second opinion as well. For some back problems rest is absolutely necessary, and with others it's not. The most helpful doctors for back pain are: an orthopedist, a chiropractor, a neurologist, a podiatrist and an osteopath. Don't have back surgery without a second opinion, because it may be unnecessary.

Lower Back Strain & Sciatica

The major culprit of sciatica in athletes and older people is weakness of the abdominal muscles. The abdomen is the front of the back, therefore it is important to maintain healthy strong abdominal muscles. For a fully comprehensive abdominal workout, photographed in the start and finish positions, purchase the Bodydoctor Fitness & Nutrition Programme. Availble as a package combining Fitness DVD and Book

Lower back strain is often associated with biomechanical imbalances of the feet and legs. Short leg syndrome can create problems in the back as can feet that have unequal arches. A short leg absorbs more stress when running and accentuates distresses in the low back and hip. The increased strain is transmitted to the low back. Sciatica means that the sciatic nerve is inflamed. This large nerve originates in the lower back, exits the spinal column, travels down the inner part of the thigh and le, finally ending at the tips of the toes. When there is an injury to the lower back, pain follows the path of this nerve. There may be numbness or pain in the heel or big toe./p>

The major culprit of sciatica in athletes and older people is weakness of the abdominal muscles. The abdomen is the front of the back, therefore it is important to maintain healthy strong abdominal muscles.

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