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Low back pain unrelated to injury or other known cause is unusual in pre-teen children. However, a backpack overloaded with school books and supplies can strain the back and cause muscle fatigue. We at Sarvotham’s recommends that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 15 to 20 percent of the child’s body weight.
At sarvotham its observed, first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and back pain becomes more common with advancing age. As people grow older, loss of bone strength, and at the same time, muscle elasticity and tone decrease. The inter-vertebral discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility with age, which decreases their ability to cushion the vertebrae. The risk of spine problems also increases with age.
Back pain is more common among people who are not physically fit. Weak back and abdominal muscles may not properly support the spine. “Weekend Warriors” people who go out and exercise a lot after being inactive all week are more likely to suffer painful back injuries than people who make moderate physical activity a daily habit. At Sarvotham we have observed that basic cardio, low-impact aerobic exercise is beneficial for maintaining the integrity of intervertebral discs and overall well being.
The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The cervical spine is delicate housing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body while also remarkably strong and flexible, allowing the neck to move in all directions. The neck is connected to the upper back through a series of seven vertebral segments. The cervical spine has 7 stacked bones called vertebrae, labelled C1 through C7. The top of the cervical spine connects to the skull, and the bottom connects to the upper back at about shoulder level.
Some causes of back pain, such as ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that involves fusion of the spinal joints, leading to some immobility of the spine, have a genetic component. An appropriate evaluation is important, At Sarvotham we believe diagnosis is the first step forward.