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Lower left back pain

Low Back pain is a pain in the lower back area that can relate to problems with the lumbar region of the spine, the discs between the vertebrae, the ligaments around the spine and discs, the spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, or the skin covering the lumbar area.

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Lower left back pain

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  1. Lowerleftbackpain

  2. Lower Left Back Pain LowBackpainisapaininthelowerbackareathatcanrelatetoproblemswiththelumbarregionofthespine,thediscsbetweenthevertebrae,theligamentsaroundthespineanddiscs,thespinalcordandnerves,musclesofthelowback,internalorgansofthepelvisandabdomen,ortheskincoveringthelumbararea. Symptoms Of Lower Back Painincludeadullorachingpainoftenpunctuatedbyperiodsofrapidincreaseinintensity.Thepaincantraveldownthehipandintotheleg.Somewillnoteanumbofcoldsensationinthelegorfootwhileothersdescribeahot-pokertypesensation. Therealityisthatlowerbackpainisoftenmultifactorialincause. CausesAndTreatmentOptions Avarietyofproblemscanresultinlower left back pain.Treatment of low back pain is optimally directed toward a diagnosed or suspected specific cause.Somecasesarecommonstrainsandoverusetypeinjurieswhileothersareseriousandpotentiallylifethreatening.Itisagoodideatovisityourdoctorwhocanfullyexamineyouandevaluateforapotentiallymoreseriouscause.

  3. LowerBackStrain Agroupofmusclesandligamentsrunthelengthofthespineandprovidesupportandmovementofthespinalcolumn.Stretchingtoofaroroverdoingaphysicalactivitycanstrainthesetissues.Smalltearscanevenoccurinthetissuecausingfurtherpain.Backstraincanalsooccurasaconsequenceoffalling,excessivebendingortwistingorliftingheavyobjects.Obesityandlackofcorebodystrengthcontributetolowbackstrain. Many describe the pain of a low back strain as stiffness and soreness that worsens withmovement,coughing,laughingandsneezing.It can affect one ore both sides of the back. Treatmentofalowbackstrainstartsbyapplyingicefor20minutesseveraltimesaday. OTC anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen and Tylenol can providereliefofpain.Followthepackageinstructionsandtakethesemedicationswithfood.Visitingaphysicaltherapistcanoftenhelpwhenabackstrainisnotimprovingasexpected.Yourdoctorcanrecommendaseriesofvisitswithaphysicaltherapisttohelpyourecover.

  4. Pregnancy Lowbackpain,particularlyontheleftside,iscommoninpregnancyandoccursforseveralreasons.Asthebabygrowsinsize,theuteruscancompresspainsensi-tivestructuresincludingnervesandUreters.Itisnotuncommonforpregnantpatientstocomplainofpaintravelingdownthebuttockandlegduetocompressionofthesciaticnerve. To minimize the effects of low back during pregnancy, follow these helpful tips. Work to maintaingoodposture. Changepositionsfrequentlyandstandwithweightbalancedoverthefeetasopposedtooneleg. Avoidwearingshoeswithanythingbutaminimalheel. Adoptasidelyingpositionwheneverinbedorresting. Addapillowbetweenthekneestohelpensureproperspinealignmenttominimizestrainonthelowerback.

  5. KidneyInfection KidneyStones Kidney stones can cause rapid onset of excruci- ating left- or rightsided pain. The pain can radiate around the flank into the lower abdomen and down to the groin. A sensation of urgency to urinate is common for those suffer- ing from a kidney stone. Blood may appear in the urine as a consequence of the stone moving in the urinary tract passageways. Kidneyinfectionscancauseseriouslowbackpainononeorbothsides.Theinfectiongenerallystartsinthebladderandtravelsupto the kidneys creating swelling, inflammation and pain. Kidneyinfectionsrequireavisittoadoctorforantibiotictreatment.

  6. Othercauses SpinalStenosis Avarietyofothermedicalconditionscommonlycauselowerbackpainontheleftsideandseeingyourdoctoristhebestwaytosortoutthecause. Examplesinclude:ovariancystsandfibroid tumors, gastrointestinal problems Thisconditionresultswhenthespinalcanalbeginstonarrowandencroachonthespinalcord.Thisprocessoccursinolderindividualsandisaresultofarthritis,discherniationandbonespurformation. Commonsymptomsincludebackpain,numbness,weaknessorlossofstrength in one or both legs.

  7. Prevention Stepstolowertheriskofdevelopinglowbackpainconsistoffollowing: Exercise—regularexercisehelpsbuildstrengthaswellaskeepingyourbodyweightdown. Smoking—a significantly higher percentage of smokers have back pain incidences compared to non-smokersofthesameage,heightandweight. Bodyweight—the fatter you are the greater your risk of developing back pain. Posturewhenstanding—makesureyouhaveaneutralpelvicposition.Standupright,headfacingforward,backstraight,andbalanceyourweightevenlyonbothfeet—keepyourlegsstraight. Posturewhensitting—A goodseatshouldhavegoodbacksupport,armrestsandaswivelbase(for working). Movingthings— remember that it is better for your back to push things across the floor, rather thanpullingthem. Shoes— flat shoes place less of a strain on the back. Driving—itisimportanttohavepropersupportforyourback.Makesurethewingmirrorsareproperlypositionedsoyoudonotneedtotwist. Yourbed—youshouldhaveamattressthatkeepsyouspinestraight,whileatthesametimesup-portingtheweightofyourshouldersandbuttocks.Useapillow,butnotonethatforcesyourneckintoasteepangle.

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