Back Pain

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Our spine is made up of a complex arrangement of ligaments, muscles, bones, and tendons, interconnected with nerves. This interconnected system makes us function properly and enables the mobility of an individual.  When there is a problem within these areas, it may lead to mild, or sharp or even chronic back pain.

Who are at high risk?

  • Age of the individual
  • An inactive lifestyle and Lack of exercise
  • A smoker
  • A pregnant woman
  • Bad posture
  • Physical Job with a lot of heavy lifting that would put a strain on the back
  • Sitting or standing for long periods of time
  • Heredity factors
  • Any form of accidental damages to the spinal nerves

Some symptoms to be aware of:

  • Experiencing constant pain or stiffness in your spine
  • Sharp local ache either in the upper back or lower back, usually occurs after finishing a heavy and tough lifting task
  • Constant ache in the middle