The answer to this question is both simple and complex. Back pain often occurs because the load and the back’s capabilities are not aligned. How to get rid of the pain?
Dr. Helga
A bit of anatomy
The spine is the skeleton of the spinal cord. Nerve fibers leave the bone marrow. If they are compressed, pain arises. In this case, hernia, muscle spasm, destruction of cartilage, edema due to inflammation or injury can compress the nerve endings.
The intervertebral discs are constantly under tremendous stress. When we stand, each disc is under a pressure of 100 pounds or more, and in a sitting position, this figure can be even greater. Under pressure, the intervertebral disc gradually becomes flattered and begins to bulge out of the skeleton — this is called disc protrusion. The lining of the disc may burst, and then a herniated disc forms. Both pathologies cause compression of the nerve endings, which results in pain. ...
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