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Our backs our complex structures consisting of 24 vertebrae cushioned by absorbing discs known as intervertebral discs, ligaments to hold vertebrae and disks together, tendons to connect muscles to vetebare, spinal cord and nerves and muscles.
The lower part of the back, the lumbar region, is composed of 5 vertebrae known as L1 to L5. The lower back region bears the weight of the upper body and comes under incredible pressure when twisting, bending and lifting. Damage to any structures of the lower back can cause a lot of pain and discomfort and this damage is often caused by stress inflicted upon the ligaments, discs, tendons or muscles.
The Spine (BUPA, 2005)
Causes of Back Pain
There can be many reasons behind the cause of back pain but in most cases serious injury or disease is quite uncommon given in comparison to the number of global cases. Most problems associated with the back are referred to as 'non specific' as the majority is caused not by disease or significant damage but instead by sprains, minor injuries, muscle strains or trapped/irritated nerve.Back pain may also be caused through other problems which at first you may not associate with back pain such as stress, kidney infections, sleeping problems, pregnancy or environmental influences such as changes in car seats, furniture at home or work and the type of bed mattress an individual uses. The most common form of pain back that is serious is caused by the rupture or so called "bulging" of the discs causing the jelly material (nucleus pulpsus) to inflict pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord. This is known commonly as the slipped disk state.
Identification of Back Pain
Initial identification of back pain is more often than not usually diagnosed by oneself through the severe pain an individual suffers. However for accurate diagnosis as with all ailments individuals should consult their local GP where diagnosis would be made from a combination of symptoms and physical examination. Where problems exist that are inferred to be related to discs CAT scans (Computed Tomography Scan) or magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI) may be suggested to provide more accurate information.
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