low back pain

Low back pain may be related to muscle or ligament strain, spinal structural problems, nerve root compression, inflammatory diseases, etc. Treatment methods include rest and activity adjustment, physical therapy, rehabilitation training, medication, surgery, etc. 1. Muscle or ligament strain This is one of the more common causes of low back pain, usually caused by incorrect posture, overuse or sudden sports injuries. Excessive tension in muscles and ligaments can cause inflammation and pain. 2. Spinal structural problems include scoliosis, spinal arthritis, disc herniation, etc. These problems may be caused by genetics, aging, trauma or long-term poor posture, which easily affect the stability and function of the spine, so they can lead to pain.3. Nerve root compression When the nerve roots in the spine are compressed, it can cause pain, numbness and weakness. This may be due to disc herniation, bone spur formation, or spinal stenosis. 4. Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, can cause pain and stiffness. In addition, osteoporosis, infections, tumors and other diseases may also cause back pain. These factors are relatively rare, but they also need to be taken seriously. 2. Treatment methods 1. Rest and activity adjustment In the early stage of pain, proper rest can reduce inflammation and pain. However, long-term bed rest is not conducive to recovery, and appropriate activity adjustment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Physical therapy includes hot compress, cold compress, massage, traction, etc. These methods can promote blood circulation, relieve muscle tension, and reduce nerve compression. 3. Rehabilitation training Under professional guidance, core muscle group exercise, flexibility training, etc. are carried out to enhance spinal stability and prevent pain recurrence.4. Drug treatment When pain is severe, ibuprofen, aspirin, eperisone and other drugs can be used according to doctor's advice, which can relieve pain and inflammation and relax muscles. 5. Surgical treatment For severe spinal structural problems or nerve root compression, surgery may be considered when conservative treatment fails. Surgical methods include spinal fusion, discectomy, etc., to restore spinal stability and function.