Thursday, December 17, 2009

How to Treat Axial Back Pain

Unlike other low back issues, this type of pain does not travel into the buttock, legs and feet, or other areas of the body. Axial back pain can vary widely from sharp or dull pain, constant or intermittent pain, or mild to severe pain. So as soon as you feel this type of pain you must visit a Pain Clinic for proper checkup and recovery.

Following are characteristics of axial back pain:

• Low back pain that gets worse with certain activities, such as certain sports.
• Low back pain that gets worse with certain positions, such as sitting for long periods.
• Low back pain that is relieved by rest.

A variety of structures in the lower back can cause axial or mechanical lower back pain, such as a degenerated disc, facet joints problems, and damage to soft tissues - muscles, ligaments, and tendons - and it is often difficult to identify which anatomical structure(s) is the underlying cause of the pain.

If your back pain is bad enough that it wakes you up from deep sleep, you should consult a physician for your Pain Medication to rule out possible serious conditions, such as an infection, tumor or fracture.

Treatment for axial back pain is conservative (not requiring surgery). Chronic Pain Treatment may include one or a combination of the following:

• A short period of rest (e.g. one or two days)
• Physical therapy and active exercise and stretching
• Ice and/or heat application for activity related pain relief
• Appropriate medications for pain relief
• About 90 percent of patients with axial low back pain recover within six weeks. If axial low back pain persists for more than six to eight weeks, then additional testing and/or injections may be useful in diagnosing and treating the source of the pain.

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