{"id":22128,"date":"2021-01-21T16:17:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T12:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gncdubai.com\/?p=22128"},"modified":"2023-07-07T10:23:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T06:23:42","slug":"lumbar-pain-causes-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gncdubai.com\/ar\/lumbar-pain-causes-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Lumbar Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>lower back<\/b>, also known as the lumbar region, can be a source of aches for many people. Generally, lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work or go for a medical checkup and it is a leading cause of disability around the world. Lumbar pain tends to go away on its own but doctors are able to help with effective treatments in severe cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t sure what is causing your lower back pain, the best option would be to visit a <\/span>licensed neurologist in Dubai<\/span><\/a> so that you can determine the cause at an early stage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What causes lower back pain?<\/h2>\n

Degenerative Disc Disease<\/b><\/p>\n

When we\u2019re born, intervertebral discs are full of water and at their healthiest. Over time, these discs start to wear down and lose hydration and can\u2019t resist forces as it could at 100% capacity. The discs then start to develop tears and can cause pain or a weakening that can lead to herniation, which could, in turn, cause a collapse and contribute to stenosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lumbar Herniated Disc<\/b><\/p>\n

The center of a lumbar disc can break through the outer layer and start to irritate a nerve root. This portion of the disc is typically full of proteins that can cause inflammation when they reach a nerve root resulting in pain. A tear through the disc wall that is rich in nerve fibers can also cause severe pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facet Joint Dysfunction<\/b><\/p>\n

The two facet joints behind each disc in the lumbar spine have cartilage between the bones and are surrounded by a capsular ligament which is innervated by nerves. These facet joints can cause pain by themselves or along with disc pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Muscle Strains<\/b><\/p>\n

The muscles and ligaments in the back tend to tear and stretch if there is excess physical activity. Symptoms can include stiffness or pain in the lower back along with muscle spasms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sciatica<\/b><\/p>\n

Sciatica often occurs when there is a <\/span>herniated disc<\/span><\/a> pressing on the sciatic nerve. As the sciatic nerve connects the spine to the legs, sciatica can cause pain in the legs or sensations similar to pins and needles or burning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Abnormal Spine Curvatures<\/b><\/p>\n

Conditions like <\/span>scoliosis, kyphosis <\/b>and <\/span>lordosis <\/b>are known to cause abnormal curvatures in the spine. These conditions can cause pain and result in poor posture as it puts pressure on the muscles, tendons, ligaments and vertebrae.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other conditions <\/b>that cause lower back pain include arthritis, fibromyalgia, kidney or bladder problems, pregnancy, osteoporosis, spondylitis and spondylosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/h2>\n

Lower back pain can come in different forms. Some may experience muscle aches, while others may feel a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation in the lower back. In some cases, the pain may also travel down the leg and increase in severity when you bend, lift objects or stand and walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lower back pain can also be described to doctors based on the type of onset and duration. These include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n