Getting Best Results at Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic for Back Pain

Back pain is a common health condition among people of all ages and is a common injury that is treated in every Dubai physiotherapy clinic. The cause of the problem of lower back pain is often blamed on the ‘discs’, which is considered to be the source of the pain. This, however, is one structure in the back that could cause pain; there are many other structures as given below that could be blamed for what is commonly referred to as “slipping a disc”.

How is the Spine made?

There are 24 bony vertebrae (the building blocks) that exist in the human spine and are placed one on top of the other. In between each vertebra, there exists the intervertebral disc, which is a thin area of cartilage. The discs have a hard outer shell, called the annulus fibrosis with a soft, jelly inner core, called nucleus pulposus. The Discs provide a cushioning effect between each vertebra.

What Happens in an Injury?

The jelly part that exists in the discs can sometimes shift with the forces on the spine put through all through the day. Hence, discs could be a major source of back pain. The common sources of forces on an individual’s spine are:

· Sitting with poor posture for a long time

· Pulling or dragging

· Lifting

· bending

· Twisting

These movements that are performed repetitively can put pressure on the discs and lead to pain due to the pushing back of the jelly-like center through the outer shell and causing disc bulge. When the jelly escapes the outer shell layers, it is called herniated disc, or the popular term, “a slipped disc”.

It must, however, be noted that any disc bulge does not necessarily mean pain. Many people often live with these disc changes without any feeling of pain. The lower back has many other structures that can also be sources of pain, so it makes no sense to only blame the disc for all types of back pain.

Warning signs of Disc-Related Pain

The symptoms of disc-related pain could differ as per the degree of damage to the disc and as it emanates from the nerve roots that are coming from the spinal cord. Some of the presentations of disc-related pain include:

· Numbness

· Tingling sensations

· Pain in the thighs, lower legs and feet, and buttocks

· The feeling of localized pain in the back

Treatment for Back Pain

It is important that a physiotherapist or doctor of Dubai Physiotherapy clinic educates the person suffering from back pain about their condition. Initial treatment includes:

· Physiotherapy

· Heat and ice packs

· The prescribed home exercise program

· Core and lumbar strengthening exercises

· Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and pain medication

The person should avoid any kind of movements that aggravate the condition, and follow a graduated return to daily activities. The physiotherapist will advise on the correct working postures and positions of ease. In addition, the person should follow the correct manual lifting techniques. Depending on the degree of damage done to the disc, the physiotherapist or doctor would provide advice on the correct use of lumbosacral supports.

Is Surgery Necessary?

In most of the cases, the person with disc problems does not need any surgery as the problem will subside within few weeks depending on the extent of symptoms and other structural aggravation in the back. Surgery is only resorted to when the various nonsurgical treatments fail to provide relief from back pain. A doctor and surgeon should be consulted before settling for surgery and he or she should be informed about the pros and cons of it.

Why suffer from back pain? Contact Wellbeing Medical Centre, the Dubai Physiotherapy clinic, and book an appointment with a Physiotherapist.