Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common orthopedic problems. It is generally accepted that between 60% and 80% of the adult population can be expected to experience Low back pain at some point during their lifetime.
[Image of lumbar spine anatomy]At any given time, between 20% and 30% of people are suffering from it. By the age of 30, almost half of adults have experienced a substantive episode of low back pain. Fortunately, most symptoms are short-lived.
The Challenge of Diagnosis
LBP is most commonly treated in primary health care settings. Pain can originate from several anatomical structures within the spine, making it difficult for the patient and the physician to localize.
Moreover, clinical management varies substantially among providers. There is a need to increase consistency in management across professions (GPs, physical therapists, etc.). The general public needs to understand that this problem is best handled by early intervention under the guidance of a specialist.
Risk Factors
Why does it happen? Common contributors include:
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Change in Job Profile (Field to Desk)
- Static postures for long periods
- Previous history of back pain
- Heavy physical work
- Smoking & Obesity
- Frequent Bending, Twisting & Lifting
- Pulling and pushing
- Repetitive work
- Psychosocial factors (Stress, anxiety, job dissatisfaction)
Tips for a Healthy Spine
How to avoid low back pain and keep your spine fit:
- Patient Education: Understand your back.
- Stay Active: Change from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one.
- Stress Management: Meditation and relieving mental stress.
- Conditioning Exercises: Brisk walking (45mins - 1 hour), swimming, or aerobics.
- Flexibility: Stretching exercises and Yoga.
- Diet: Essential for maintaining muscle mass and bone density.
Our Vision & Goal
An active lifestyle, regular exercise program, a healthy diet, maintenance of good posture, and knowledge about the ailment can help prevent back pain. Our goal is to explain the illness to patients so they can prevent further episodes and come out of long-standing back pain as a winner.
Batra Spine Clinic, Jalandhar
Batra Spine Clinic provides total spine solutions under one roof under the guidance of Dr. Sahil Batra (Specialist Spine Surgeon). From prevention to complex surgeries, we offer round-the-clock spine services.