{"id":11647,"date":"2023-06-28T15:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T13:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmanutra.it\/cetilar-low-back-pain\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T15:24:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T13:24:39","slug":"cetilar-low-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pharmanutra.it\/en\/cetilar-low-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Cetilar\u00ae \u2013 Low Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low back pain is a widespread clinical condition, and it is estimated that about 80% of the population suffer from back pain at least once in their lives, with higher percentages among working population.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

People with physically demanding jobs, physical and mental comorbidities, smokers, and obese individuals are at greatest risk of reporting low back pain.<\/p>\n

For almost all people with low back pain, it is not possible to identify a specific trigger, in fact it is called non-specific back pain. Only a small percentage of people have a well-known pathological cause, for example, a vertebral fracture. 2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

In some cases, the symptoms may be different, depending on the anatomical area affected by back pain. In general, however, the pain in the lower back is the most frequent, which often manifests itself with numbness or tingling that extends to the entire leg; it can be a symptom of inflammation of the sciatic nerve (sciatica), slipping of a vertebra or prolapse of an intervertebral disc.<\/p>\n

Treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Treatment for back pain varies depending on the duration of the pain, its intensity and the needs of each person. The first-line treatments for lumbar pain management are both drug therapy for pain management, and physiotherapy. In severe cases, where the cause of back pain is anatomical-pathological (e.g. herniated disc) surgery may be necessary.<\/p>\n

Exercise<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercise, although difficult, would seem to reduce the time it takes to recover from low back pain. \u00a0Obviously, the recommended movements to perform can consist simply of a walk.<\/p>\n

Regular exercise day after day helps keep your back strong and healthy. Activities such as walking, swimming, doing yoga are the most common choices. The important thing is to choose a pleasant activity from which to benefit without feeling pain.<\/p>\n

Pharmacological Treatments<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Generally, the most widely used drugs to alleviate pain are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and, despite having a significant positive result on back pain, they cause many adverse effects on the renal and gastrointestinal systems, so prolonged use is not recommended.3<\/sup> In addition to common NSAIDs, classic painkillers such as \u00a0paracetamol or, in severe cases, opioids such as codeine, may be used. Painkillers, like all drugs, can cause adverse effects, often even serious, as they can be addictive, can interact negatively with other drugs taken simultaneously and can be contraindicated in some diseases.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

Surgery<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Surgery for back pain is provided only in cases where alternative treatments have not had results, or when the pain becomes so intense that it prevents you from sleeping or performing normal everyday activities. The type of surgery depends on the type of back pain and its causes. Two of the techniques that are sometimes applied are:<\/p>\n