Presentation
Brian White said during a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain. [mdedge.com]
The present study, based on the premise that these disorders should be prevented in an environment adapted to firefighters’ work, proposes an analysis of the physical constraints associated with the layouts of firefighting vehicles. [irsst.qc.ca]
Secondly, we studied the prevalence of the health problems presented to the GPs in the cases and compared it to that presented by their matched patients from the contrast group. [academic.oup.com]
In general, back pain can present at any time during pregnancy, but is most prevalent in the second half and may be described as pain that is aggravated by activity and relieved with rest. [practicalpainmanagement.com]
Sacral chordomas, especially, can be present for a prolonged period before symptoms appear. 13 Pain in the low back and sacral region is one of the most common presenting symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Pain
Some radicular pain can also be classified as sciatic nerve pain, a very common and painful condition. Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatica is also a very common type of lower back pain. [pennmedicine.org]
In a study involving adolescents with pain, ( Pain. 2012;153[9]:1932-8 ), obese adolescents had a 1.33 odds ratio (OR) of having any kind of pain, a 2.04 OR for chronic regional pain, and a 1.87 OR for knee pain specifically ( P less than .05), compared [mdedge.com]
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Many people blame their bed or mattress for their back pain because the pain is worse when they wake up in the morning. [pelvipro.com]
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Abdominal Obesity
In a study of chronic pain in the elderly ( Pain. 2011;152[1]:53-9 ), individuals with abdominal obesity had a higher risk for chronic lumbar pain (OR 2.25); upper extremity pain (OR 2.01); and pain in either the hip, knee, or any lower extremity (OR [mdedge.com]
A healthy diet is also important as there is growing evidence that abdominal obesity (fat around your belly) is associated with back pain and can cause inflammation. [painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au]
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Category: Blog, Podcasts Tagged: acute hip pain, alprostadil, Anterior cord syndrome, apical nerve block, Brown Sequard, Central cord, chin, coarctation of the aorta, complete loss of motor, contralateral loss of pain, Ductal dependent cardiac lesions [roshreview.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Back Pain
Return to Top of Lower Back Pain Causes Go to The Cause of Lower Back Pain: A Neuromuscular Perspective Go to Lower Back Pain Answers Home Page Recommend this page... [lower-back-pain-answers.com]
Once the cause is identified, lower back pain is easily prevented and treated. Penn Medicine offers an online assessment test to help you learn when it is time to see a doctor for your back pain. [pennmedicine.org]
An Australian study ( Eur J Pain. 2013;17(7):957-71 ) that reviewed low back pain studies in twins found that obesity was an indicator (OR 1.9) and that “both obesity and smoking demonstrated dose-dependant relationships with lower back pain,” said Dr [mdedge.com]
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Low Back Pain
Study participants with a BMI greater than 30 at baseline were more likely to develop low back pain than were those with a baseline BMI under 25. Dr. White did not report any relevant financial disclosures. [email protected] [mdedge.com]
Other names for musculoskeletal lower back pain mechanical low back pain soreness of the lumbosacral region [ada.com]
Chronic muscular contraction is one of the chief causes of low back pain. Postural Distortion - If the body is not balanced and upright in gravity then muscular imbalance can develop causing postural distortion. [lower-back-pain-answers.com]
The risk of Low Back Pain related to degenerative spine disease increases with aging. How is Low Back Pain diagnosed? The diagnosis of low back pain begins with a physical exam, usually of the spine and legs. [aanem.org]
Low-Back Pain Occurrence The prevalence estimates of low-back pain vary depending on the definitions used in different surveys. [iloencyclopaedia.org]
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Musculoskeletal Pain
Further, another study ( BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2013;14:238 ) showed that overweight or obese individuals were more likely to report musculoskeletal pain, and that the frequency of complaints increased as subjects’ weights increased. [mdedge.com]
Types of Musculoskeletal Pain It can be very difficult to treat musculoskeletal pain until a diagnosis of its type is determined. [vanquishheadacherelief.com]
Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects the muscles, ligaments and tendons, and bones. What Causes Musculoskeletal Pain? The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. [webmd.com]
Effective Musculoskeletal Pain Relief in Richardson, TX Musculoskeletal pain is any pain relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. [texasinterventionalpaincare.com]
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Muscle Spasm
Muscle Spasms Less common than non-specific muscular pain, muscle spasms are also a common manifestation of lower back pain. Muscle spasms occur when the back muscles involuntarily contract. [pennmedicine.org]
Back pain, back stiffness and back muscle spasms are typical symptoms. Treatment depends upon the cause of the pain. Risks The muscles of the back are almost constantly in use, and because of this, tend to get injured often. [ada.com]
Other medicines such as muscle relaxants control muscle spasms. These medicines often cause sedation; therefore, consult your doctor to discuss about the type of muscle relaxants for your child. Your doctor may also suggest a rehabilitation program. [rheumatologyspecialistcare.com.au]
Back pain itself is not considered a diagnosis, but rather a symptom of underlying (in most cases musculoskeletal) problems. [2] following: Vertebrae misalignment, which can cause nerve interference (also called subluxation), [3] muscle tension, or muscle [en.wikipedia.org]
The pain can also include muscle spasms and cramps. Tendon and ligament pain: Pains in the tendons or ligaments are often caused by injuries, including sprains. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
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Acute Low Back Pain
Acute Low Back Pain: Ongoing Management and Objectives If acute low back pain has not improved in 2 weeks: re-evaluate for “red flags”, change NSAID, and refer to Physical Therapy for evaluation and treatment while continuing to follow patient. [austinmassageclinic.com]
Only the common cold prompts more people to see a practitioner than acute low back pain. [blog.thesullivangroup.com]
Most of the time, acute low-back pain is the result of simple strain and is a self-limiting condition that will resolve in four to six weeks, with or without treatment. [sciencebasedmedicine.org]
Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back pain. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):343-50. Foley et al. Prevalence and natural history of pain in adults with multiple sclerosis: systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain. 2013 May;154(5):632-42. [verywellhealth.com]
“Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back pain”. 《American family physician》 85 (4): 343–50. PMID 22335313. Choi BK, Verbeek JH, Tam WW, Jiang JY (2010). Choi, Brian KL, 편집. “Exercises for prevention of recurrences of low-back pain”. [ko.wikipedia.org]
Neurologic
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Foot Drop
Cauda Equina Syndrome Severe, progressive bilateral leg pain with numbness or pain Major motor weakness of lower extremity or foot drop Sensory loss in genitals or perianal area Changes in bladder or bowel function: urinary retention (up to 90% of patients [blog.thesullivangroup.com]
Lumbar radiculopathy can result in functionally disabling conditions such as foot drop, foot slap or evertor muscle weakness that can affect your ability to walk. [physioworks.com.au]
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Amnesia
Sensory-Motor Amnesia - This is a phenomenon whereby we lose sensory-motor control of our muscles allowing them to remain chronically contracted. Chronic muscular contraction is one of the chief causes of low back pain. [lower-back-pain-answers.com]
Workup
If red flags are absent a diagnostic workup is generally not necessary. [austinmassageclinic.com]
For example, obtaining a full clinical history, asking certain questions associated with an inflammatory cause of lower back pain, examining the back for signs of deformities, performing neurologic workups and potentially ordering imaging tests if deemed [sciencedaily.com]
Treatment
Treatment The treatment of lower back pain involves pain relief and gentle movements of the back. Simple pain-relief, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are often helpful in reducing back pain. [ada.com]
Early diagnosis and treatment could save you from a lifetime of pain and immobility. [pelvipro.com]
Patient education, return to normal activity, and self-care temperature treatments (ice, heat) are the first steps in therapy. Oral pharmacotherapy (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, and muscle relaxants) is used for pain control. [online.epocrates.com]
Questions may include: The location of your pain Intensity of your pain Quality of your pain Your medical history including any previous treatments or studies you’ve participated in and how you’ve responded to the treatment(s). [pennmedicine.org]
[…] alprostadil, Anterior cord syndrome, apical nerve block, Brown Sequard, Central cord, chin, coarctation of the aorta, complete loss of motor, contralateral loss of pain, Ductal dependent cardiac lesions, ductus arteriosus, extension injury, first line treatment [roshreview.com]
Prognosis
Vílchez JA, Roldán V, Manzano-Fernández S, et al. β-Trace protein and prognosis in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation treatment. Chest 2013; 144:1564. Schmitt J, Duray G, Gersh BJ, Hohnloser SH. [medics4medics.com]
[…] occur more frequently in the younger patient. 6,7 Collectively, the male-to-female ratio is 2 to 3:1 9,10 and the median survival rate in the United States is approximately 7 years with an overall survival of 68% at 5 years and 40% at 10 years. 6,7 The prognosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis of non-specific musculoskeletal pain in preadolescents: A prospective 4-year follow-up study till adolescence. Pain. 2004;110(3):550-9 Feldman DE, Shrier I, Rossignol M, Abenhaim L. [chiro.org]
Recent literature has suggested that patients’ social characteristics and environments (such as socio-economic status, low job security, social support, family conflict, compensation system) may influence the occurrence and prognosis of LBP ( 19, 20 ) [academic.oup.com]
Etiology
The differential diagnosis of LBP in this population is broad, and individual etiologic factors are most often associated with musculoskeletal overuse or trauma. Sinister etiologic factors are rare. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinicians should have an understanding of the relevant anatomy and the most commonly encountered etiologic factors of LBP in children and adolescents to provide effective care. Observations Low back pain is rarely seen in… CONTINUE READING [semanticscholar.org]
"It is important for physicians to have a firm understanding of the relevant spinal anatomy and the etiological factors of low back pain in children and adolescents." [sciencedaily.com]
A second category of non-traumatic back pain includes non-spine causes such as those with renal, abdominal or thoracic etiologies. [blog.thesullivangroup.com]
Epidemiology
A life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology: conceptual models, empirical challenges and interdisciplinary perspectives. Int J Epidemiol. 2002;31(2):285-93 Kuh D, Ben-Shlomo Y, Lynch J, Hallqvist J, Power C. Life course epidemiology. [chiro.org]
"Epidemiology-" in MJ, MN 5. "Rehabilitation-" in MJ, MN 6. #1 and #2 7. #1 and ("Epidemiology-" in MJ, MN) 8. #5 and #2 9. ("Rehabilitation-" in MJ, MN) and #1 CiNAHL and ScienceDirect 1. [bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com]
Prevention The accumulated knowledge based on epidemiological studies on the risk factors is largely qualitative and thus can give only broad guidelines for the planning of preventive programmes. [iloencyclopaedia.org]
Objectives: To date, no population-based epidemiological studies have estimated the association between physical workload (standing or walking, carrying heavy loads, carrying people, repetitive hand or arm movements, wearing protective equipment) and [dbpia.co.kr]
American journal of epidemiology. 2008;167(9):1110-9. McBeth J, Jones K. Epidemiology of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Best practice & research Clinical rheumatology. 2007;21(3):403-25. Schneider S, Randoll D, Buchner M. [revistacmfr.org]
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis, pathophysiological findings, evaluation, treatment and prevention are outlined in a recent review of the literature published online today by the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics (JAMA Pediatrics). [sciencedaily.com]
This is congruent also with pathophysiological hypotheses and findings related to multisite pain ( 23 ). [academic.oup.com]
Prevention
Prevention Correct lifting techniques, regular exercise, stretching before sport and maintaining a healthy weight can all help to prevent episodes of lower back pain. [ada.com]
Once the cause is identified, lower back pain is easily prevented and treated. Penn Medicine offers an online assessment test to help you learn when it is time to see a doctor for your back pain. [pennmedicine.org]
Source : NHS Choices, UK (Preventing back pain) [healthdirect.gov.au]
However, knowing that most people recover well from initial back pain within 4 to 6 weeks can prevent undue worry and stress. [wwdpi.org]