Back Pain : Is stress giving you a backache?
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An increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s are suffering from stress-induced back pain, observe experts. Are you one of them?
With technological advancement, strenuous physical labour is steadily on the decline. Today, most educated youngsters spend their working hours in front of the computer; they hardly step out of their air-conditioned offices. This sedentary lifestyle has its own share of problems, including stress-induced back pain that is on the rise among people in their 20s and 30s. Read on to find out more.
Back Pain : Stress is the culprit
Homeopathic physician and stress counsellor Dr Yatri Thacker recalls a patient, who was referred to her by an orthopedic doctor. The 32-year-old woman, Meeta Manek (name changed), had been complaining of back pain for two years --- it started a year after her marriage. She also felt weak and dull. She consulted an orthopedic specialist, but in vain. Her X-rays and blood reports were normal.
"After studying her case, I realised that she had conflicts with her husband and in-laws and was depressed and hurt. Her physical symptoms were stress-induced or psychosomatic. Physical symptoms caused by stress are called psychosomatic disorders. They include migraine, urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, hairfall, allergic rhinitis, etc. After constitutional homeopathic medication and counselling for a few months, Meeta was cured," says Dr Thacker.
Back Pain : Symptoms
Dr Ram Chaddha lists the following symptoms:
- A generalised feeling of heaviness in the lower back
- Weakness
- Aversion to some physical or mental activity which worsens the problem
Back Pain : Akin to Tension Myositis Syndrome
In cases of stress-induced back pain, symptoms are expressed by patients, but their medical reports may not indicate any problem. It is similar to Tension Myositis Syndrome with (TMS), a psychosomatic disorder that produces pain because of stress, says spine surgeon Dr Ram Chaddha.
Back Pain : Why it happens?
When people are under stress, their muscles tighten. Though not harmful, it could turn painful because tightened muscles squeeze the blood vessels, blocking normal blood flow. This deprives the muscles of oxygen and leads to pain, explains Dr Thacker.
Back Pain : The young are vulnerable
Those with desk-bound jobs -- for example, IT professionals and bank and call centre employees --- are more prone to the problem. People who indulge in heavy weight-lifting, bending and standing for long periods are also equally at risk. Weight has nothing to do with the problem.
Yoga trainer and acupuncture therapist Yogesh Chavan, who meets an increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s with stress-induced back pain, says, "There is a lot of competition in every field, especially corporate. In the rat race, youngsters neglect fitness -- they work long hours, do not take rest and skip meals. All this leads to stress. Also, sitting in one position for long hours strains the back."
Back Pain : Causes
Though stress is a major reason, it is not the only one. Orthopedic consultant and surgeon Dr Umesh Shetty explains, "Causes include strain on the back due to bad posture, sleeping on sagging mattresses, lifting and bending incorrectly, overdoing any activity, lack of exercise, overweight and some spine-related problems." Deficiency of vitamins D3 and B12 can also trigger the problem. Occasionally, there may an endocrinological or gynaecological cause.
Back Pain : Treatment
Patients need to be checked for deficiency -- nutrition or malabsorption-linked --- and endocrinological/rheumatological/uro-genital causes. X-rays with CT or MRI of the lower back may be needed, if no other cause is indicated by blood tests.
It is ultimately a diagnosis of exclusion; elimination of all other causes. If no cause is found, reassurance with rehabilitation -- physical and mental -- is initiated, advises Dr Chaddha.
Back Pain : Yoga
Chavan recommends deep-breathing exercises, which increase oxygen level in the blood. These have a calming effect, thus lowering anxiety and stress levels. Pranayam Jivha Shitali is also good. He says, "Once stress is controlled, the pain will reduce. Simple stretching exercises like forward bend (Supta Padmasan), back bend (Ushtrasan) and twisting and side stretches (Padma Vakrasaan) are recommended to keep the back flexible and toned. Getting up from your seat after every two hours is also advisable."
Back Pain : Self-medication
Self-medication may help in case of minor, self-limiting ailments. But, if the response to standard painkillers is not satisfactory even after a week, visit a spine specialist, cautions Dr Chaddha.
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Information that we provide to you below,which include (1) back pain and ways to treat back pain (2) Physical therapy for back pain (3) information on senior doctors to treat back pain (4) and various treatments for back pain .therapy for back pain (5) The causes of back pain Tutorials (6) lower back pain pain upper back pain .center of the back .Information we come out of specialists and .senior doctors and prime locations .specialized in the treatment of back pain Put General Information and not any copyrights and mention source on other sites .But all these topics to sing about consulting a doctor continued Disclaimer.
Disclaimer : All content within (Back pain) Health is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. The (Back pain) is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the (Back pain) Health website. The (Back pain) is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health.
_______________________________________________________________________________
An increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s are suffering from stress-induced back pain, observe experts. Are you one of them?
With technological advancement, strenuous physical labour is steadily on the decline. Today, most educated youngsters spend their working hours in front of the computer; they hardly step out of their air-conditioned offices. This sedentary lifestyle has its own share of problems, including stress-induced back pain that is on the rise among people in their 20s and 30s. Read on to find out more.
Back Pain : Stress is the culprit
Homeopathic physician and stress counsellor Dr Yatri Thacker recalls a patient, who was referred to her by an orthopedic doctor. The 32-year-old woman, Meeta Manek (name changed), had been complaining of back pain for two years --- it started a year after her marriage. She also felt weak and dull. She consulted an orthopedic specialist, but in vain. Her X-rays and blood reports were normal.
"After studying her case, I realised that she had conflicts with her husband and in-laws and was depressed and hurt. Her physical symptoms were stress-induced or psychosomatic. Physical symptoms caused by stress are called psychosomatic disorders. They include migraine, urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, hairfall, allergic rhinitis, etc. After constitutional homeopathic medication and counselling for a few months, Meeta was cured," says Dr Thacker.
Back Pain : Symptoms
Dr Ram Chaddha lists the following symptoms:
- A generalised feeling of heaviness in the lower back
- Weakness
- Aversion to some physical or mental activity which worsens the problem
Back Pain : Akin to Tension Myositis Syndrome
In cases of stress-induced back pain, symptoms are expressed by patients, but their medical reports may not indicate any problem. It is similar to Tension Myositis Syndrome with (TMS), a psychosomatic disorder that produces pain because of stress, says spine surgeon Dr Ram Chaddha.
Back Pain : Why it happens?
When people are under stress, their muscles tighten. Though not harmful, it could turn painful because tightened muscles squeeze the blood vessels, blocking normal blood flow. This deprives the muscles of oxygen and leads to pain, explains Dr Thacker.
Back Pain : The young are vulnerable
Those with desk-bound jobs -- for example, IT professionals and bank and call centre employees --- are more prone to the problem. People who indulge in heavy weight-lifting, bending and standing for long periods are also equally at risk. Weight has nothing to do with the problem.
Yoga trainer and acupuncture therapist Yogesh Chavan, who meets an increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s with stress-induced back pain, says, "There is a lot of competition in every field, especially corporate. In the rat race, youngsters neglect fitness -- they work long hours, do not take rest and skip meals. All this leads to stress. Also, sitting in one position for long hours strains the back."
Back Pain : Causes
Though stress is a major reason, it is not the only one. Orthopedic consultant and surgeon Dr Umesh Shetty explains, "Causes include strain on the back due to bad posture, sleeping on sagging mattresses, lifting and bending incorrectly, overdoing any activity, lack of exercise, overweight and some spine-related problems." Deficiency of vitamins D3 and B12 can also trigger the problem. Occasionally, there may an endocrinological or gynaecological cause.
Back Pain : Treatment
Patients need to be checked for deficiency -- nutrition or malabsorption-linked --- and endocrinological/rheumatological/uro-genital causes. X-rays with CT or MRI of the lower back may be needed, if no other cause is indicated by blood tests.
It is ultimately a diagnosis of exclusion; elimination of all other causes. If no cause is found, reassurance with rehabilitation -- physical and mental -- is initiated, advises Dr Chaddha.
Back Pain : Yoga
Chavan recommends deep-breathing exercises, which increase oxygen level in the blood. These have a calming effect, thus lowering anxiety and stress levels. Pranayam Jivha Shitali is also good. He says, "Once stress is controlled, the pain will reduce. Simple stretching exercises like forward bend (Supta Padmasan), back bend (Ushtrasan) and twisting and side stretches (Padma Vakrasaan) are recommended to keep the back flexible and toned. Getting up from your seat after every two hours is also advisable."
Back Pain : Self-medication
Self-medication may help in case of minor, self-limiting ailments. But, if the response to standard painkillers is not satisfactory even after a week, visit a spine specialist, cautions Dr Chaddha.
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