Back pain can range from dull and constant ache to a sharp and sudden pain- and it is one of the most common medical conditions. It can come suddenly because of some incident- like a fall, accident or lifting something heavy. It might also develop slowly in advancing age, because of degenerative changes in the spine. In some cases, other medical conditions and inflammatory diseases can also cause back pain.
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For consultation regarding back pain or any other orthopedic disease, get in touch with Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and get an appointment with the best Orthopedic consultant in Bahrain.
For your convenience, our representatives are available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches. We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits- to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
Types of Back Pain
Following are the most common types of back pain:
- Acute back pain: it can occur suddenly and can last a few days to few weeks.
- Subacute back pain: it can come suddenly, or slowly, and usually lasts from 4 to 12 weeks.
- Chronic back pain: it can come either quickly or slowly and lasts more than 12 weeks.
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Back Pain Symptoms
Back pain can be limited to one single spot, or it can spread all over the back. It can also radiate from back and spread to other parts of the body, including legs, buttocks or abdomen. Intensity of pain varies from person to person. Depending on the cause, type and location; following are the common back pain symptoms:
- Increase in pain while bending or lifting.
- Increase in pain while sitting, resting, or standing.
- Back pain that comes and goes.
- Stiff back in the morning when the patient awakes and decrease in back pain with activity.
- Pain radiating away from back, into leg, buttocks, or hip.
- Tingling or numbness in the legs.
- Severe back pain that is not improving with medication.
- Back pain after injury or fall.
- Back pain with:
- Trouble in urinating.
- Pain, weakness, or numbness in legs.
- Sudden weight loss.
- Fever
If you have any of the following symptoms along with back pain, consult an expert Orthopedic immediately. At Al Hilal Hospital Bahrain, Department of Orthopedics we have qualified and experienced Orthopedics available for consultation regarding back pain and other orthopedic issues.
Causes of Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by different issues, including structural or mechanical problems in the spine, inflammation and other medical conditions.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain
Lumbar disk, joints, nerves, or vertebrae issues are generally linked to lower back pain. So, what causes lower back pain? The most common causes include osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease in the elderly. However, it can also be caused by acute stress of trauma related to accident. In addition, following can also cause lower back pain:
- Herniated disk
- Facet joint damage
- Compression fracture
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Scoliosis
- Strain in ligament or muscle.
- Ruptured or bulging disks.
- Medical conditions, including osteoporosis and arthritis.
Other causes of Back Pain in Females
Certain categories of back pain are more likely to be experienced by women. While some of them can occur at any age, others are linked to old age specifically. Following are the causes of back pain in female:
- Hormone changes
- Osteoporosis
- Urinary diseases
- Uterine problems
Upper Back Pain Causes
Upper back pain can be causes by different injuries and medical conditions. Most common upper back pain causes include:
- Sprains and strains.
- Poor posture.
- Disk problems.
- Inflammatory diseases
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For early detection and effective treatment of back pain, contact Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, and get an appointment with the best Orthopedic in Bahrain.
Lower Back Pain Treatment
Usually, lower back pain gets better with rest, over-the-counter pain relievers and ice. However, if these do not work, following are the commonly used lower back pain treatment methods:
- Medication- including anti-inflammatory drugs and prescription drugs to relieve pain.
- Physical therapy.
- Injections- including local infiltrations and pain injections.
Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics
If you have symptoms of back pain or any other orthopedic issue, consult an expert Orthopedic at the earliest. At Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, we have highly qualified and experienced doctors, modern equipment, and state-of-the-art laboratories, to provide early detection and treatment options for all patients.
Contact Al Hilal Hospital, and get consultation with the best Orthopedic surgeon for back pain as well as other orthopedic issues. For your convenience, our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches.
We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits, to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
