What Causes Pain In The Lower Back?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.Some treatments for lower back pain consist: -Rest. Ceasing activity for a few days allows injured tissue and even nerve roots to begin to heal, which in turn will help relieve lower back pain. However, more than a few days of rest can lead to a weakening of the muscles, and weak muscles have to struggle to adequately support the spine. Patients who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain. -Heat and Ice Packs. Heat and/or cold therapy helps relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation. Often patients use ice, but some prefer heat. Both may be used alternately. -Medications. A wide variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications is available to help reduce lower back pain. Many medications reduce inflammation, which is often a cause of pain, while others work to inhibit the transmission of pain signals from reaching the brain. Pain relievers are generally available in three forms: oral, topical, and injection. -Oral pain medications. There are many forms of pain medications that are taken by mouth - pill or liquid form - and they each work differently and have unique benefits,for example ibuprofen,naproxen. -Topical pain medications. These products are applied to the skin and are intended to reduce localized pain, such as pain from a sore muscle or from an arthritic joint. Most are available without a prescription. Brands of several popular topical pain relievers include Icy Hot, Arthricare, Zostrix (capsaicin), Aspercreme, Ben Gay, and many store brands. -Injections. Pain relieving medication and/or anti-inflammatory medications can be injected directly to the source of the pain. Hope my answer helped you.Thanks!