Types of back pain

Types of Back pain

Back pain of any kind can be eaither acute or chronic, if the pain is acute, symptoms generally are sudden and temporary.

In chronic cases, however, the pain returns regularly, over time -sometimes unpredictably- and can make everyday activities difficult.

Acute or chronic pain are closely related to the cause of the back pain.

Does the type of Back Pain influence its management?


Yes of course, the medical management of the back pain is very linked to its type acute or chronic, in terms of time and types of medications.


Examples


- A worker who holds up heavy materials in a factory, He will surely develop an acute back pain, that requires an analgesic ( Paracetamol) and some anti-inflammatory cream for local inflammation.

- Someone who suffer from Ankylosing spondylitis, he generally suffer from chronic back pain, that requires long term therapy with anti-inflammatory drugs.

I think you've got the idea 😊

So can you tell us in a comment, what kind of back pain you're or you were suffring from?