Causes
Osteoarthritis ,This occurs when the cartilage that cushions the small facet
joints in the spine breaks down. When this happens, the back bones rub together and cause damage and pain. Osteoarthritis is caused by the normal wear and
tear of the cartilage as you age.
An odd-shaped spine, such as with scoliosis or kyphosis. This can make your back hurt. When you look at a normal spine from the back, it is usually straight. But when a person has scoliosis, the spine curves from side to side, often in an S or C shape. It may also be twisted. When a person has kyphosis, the upper spine is rounded and looks like a hump. In bad cases of scoliosis or kyphosis, a person may have a hard time breathing.
Treatments
*Over-the-counter pain medicines such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, Advil, Aleve, aspirin, and Motrin), to reduce pain. But if these don't get
rid of your pain, you may need a prescription pain medicine that is
stronger.
*Heat or ice to reduce pain and stiffness
*Acupuncture, it involves putting tiny needles into your skin at a certain points of the body to promote healing and pain relief.
*Massage, to help you reduce muscle tension and pain improve blood flow
Exercise to stretch and strengthen the your back muscles, shoulders and neck.
Osteoarthritis ,This occurs when the cartilage that cushions the small facet
joints in the spine breaks down. When this happens, the back bones rub together and cause damage and pain. Osteoarthritis is caused by the normal wear and
tear of the cartilage as you age.
An odd-shaped spine, such as with scoliosis or kyphosis. This can make your back hurt. When you look at a normal spine from the back, it is usually straight. But when a person has scoliosis, the spine curves from side to side, often in an S or C shape. It may also be twisted. When a person has kyphosis, the upper spine is rounded and looks like a hump. In bad cases of scoliosis or kyphosis, a person may have a hard time breathing.
Treatments
*Over-the-counter pain medicines such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, Advil, Aleve, aspirin, and Motrin), to reduce pain. But if these don't get
rid of your pain, you may need a prescription pain medicine that is
stronger.
*Heat or ice to reduce pain and stiffness
*Acupuncture, it involves putting tiny needles into your skin at a certain points of the body to promote healing and pain relief.
*Massage, to help you reduce muscle tension and pain improve blood flow
Exercise to stretch and strengthen the your back muscles, shoulders and neck.