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Sports Injuries: Back Strain
What is Lower Back Pain?
It is important that you seek medical advice when dealing with this type of injury as proper functioning of your lower back is needed for almost all activities of daily living. Pain in the lower back can restrict your activity and reduce your work capacity and quality of enjoyment of everyday living.
Lower Back Sprain and Pain
A sprain of the lower back usually occurs when there is a sudden or forceful movement in which the ligaments are injured. This is most likely due to the ligament having become stiff or weak to lack of use or overuse. This can have detrimental effects on the lower back as the ligaments of the lower back interconnect the five vertebral bones and provide support and stability for the lower back, which in turn lead us to be able to carry out everyday activities such as standing, walking and lifting. Sprains and strains are the most common form of lower back pain so make sure not to do too much or too little as you become more likely to cause injury.
As well as the things we do to ourselves there are the effects of time and aging, these include; osteoporosis, decrease in elasticity and strength of muscles and the decrease of elasticity and strength of ligaments. Although most of these effects are unavoidable there are steps that can be taken to slow them down; regular exercise and movement, lifting and carrying things in the correct way and proper nutrition are a few.
How should Low Back Pain be Treated?
You should seek the advice of a trained and qualified orthopedic surgeon who can advise the best way to speed recovery. This could include a brief period of rest, although some studies have suggested that light activity speeds up healing, medicine to relieve the pain and reduce inflammation and adjusting the activities you carry out under the orthopedic surgeon’s advice.
Once the initial pain has decreased, a programme of rehabilitation may be suggested to increase your muscle strength in your lower back and abdomen as well as some stretching exercises to increase your flexibility. The best long-term treatment is an active prevention program of maintaining your physical condition and observing proper lifting and postural activities to prevent further injuries.
Most low back pain, almost always can be treated without surgery. The most common reason for surgery on the lower back is to remove the pressure from a "slipped disk" when it causes nerve and leg pain and has not responded to other treatments. Some arthritic conditions of the spine, when severe, also can cause pressure and nerve irritation, and often can be improved with surgical treatment.
How Can Low Back Pain be Prevented?
Here are some simple steps to help decrease the risk of injury;
- exercise regularly to keep the muscles that support your back strong and flexible
- use the correct lifting and moving techniques; get help if an object is too heavy or an awkward size
- maintain your proper body weight; being overweight puts a strain on your back muscles
- avoid smoking
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