Take care of yourself when you have lower back pain.

Common causes of back pain.

Back pain/back injuries can occur in two main areas:

1. Lumbar spine pain.

Symptoms include pain radiating from the waist up, which may occur on one side or both. Mild cases may only present as aches and pains, while more severe cases involve constant pain and back stiffness, causing a tilted gait. This is caused by muscle spasms or partial tears in the back muscles that occur during sudden twisting or bending while exercising or playing sports.

1.1 First aid procedures and treatment.

When experiencing lumbar spine pain, stop running immediately and apply an ice pack for 10-20 minutes. Take pain medication. If symptoms do not improve within 3 days, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant medication may be needed for approximately 1-3 weeks. Physical therapy such as heat and ultrasound may also be prescribed. Symptoms usually resolve on their own within 3 weeks. After that, the doctor will recommend muscle strengthening exercises to restore muscle function. However, if the patient does not rest during treatment, this back pain can become chronic, difficult to treat, and recovery may be delayed.