Causes of lower back pain on the right side

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Questions and Answers Part-2

1.    4.  What are the causes and treatment of lower back pain on the left side and the right side?

Ans:

Causes of lower left back pain:

·        Soft tissue damage of muscles or ligaments that support the spine.

·        Injury to the spinal column, such as discs or facet joints of the spine.

·        A condition involving internal organs such as kidneys, intestines, or reproductive organs.

Treating lower left back pain:

·        Rest.

·        Medications such as aspirin, naproxen can help reduce discomfort.

·        Heat/ Cryotherapy.

Causes of lower right back pain:

·        Sprains and strains.

·        Spinal stenosis

·        Radiculopathy.

·        Infections.

·        Intervertebral disc degeneration.

·        Endometriosis.

·        Spinal tumor.

·        Appendicitis.

·        Kidney stones.

5.     What machine is good for sciatica?

Ans:

Stationary bikes:

Nerve root irritation is exacerbated when standing upright. stationary bikes can be useful way to get exercise that allows you to adjust the position of the lower back where you feel most comfortable.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation:

Cervical spinal stenosis - This is commonly found in those who are 50 and over.

Lumbar herniated disc - The lumbar herniated disc is when the inner layer leaks because of a rupture of some sort. The disc is the soft inner material in the spinal cord.

Degenerative disc disease - Degeneration is common with older age and in most cases can lead to inflammatory proteins leaking from the vertebrae affecting roots in the nerves.

These are just a mix of many reasons what can cause sciatica pain - find out more what causes sciatica pain.

Where to put Tens pads for sciatica:

Lower back pain - Attach both pads on the lower back with the backbone in the centre of the pads. Don’t place the electrodes on the backbone of the spine.

Hip/ Thigh - Attach one pad on either side of the hip or on the area where you feel the most pain.

Sciatic nerve - The placement of these electrodes will be on one side of the lower back. Attach one pad below and above the region of pain, both the same side.

-         For instance, applying an ice pack to the area right after the activity can help quite a bit. After the activity, these muscles will already be heated up. Applying the ice pack to the painful area for 15 minutes should help to relieve the pain.

Home remedies for sciatica nerve pain:

·        Epsom salt- This mineral is great at relieving nerve pain when used in a hot bath.

·        White willow tea.

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3.    6.  What are non-invasive lower back pain treatments?

Ans:

·         IFT (Interferential therapy) attempts to reduce back pain by means of a low voltage electric stimulation that interacts with the sensory nervous system.

·         Spinal manipulation.

·         Spinal mobilization.

Benefits of Spinal manipulation:

·         To relieve pressure on joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function.

Side effects of Spinal manipulation and mobilization:

·         Increased pain or discomfort

·         Stiffness or

·         Headache. Most of these side effects go away within 24 hours.

Common causes of chronic back pain:

·         Arthritis of the spine: the gradual thinning of the cartilage inside the spine.

·         Spinal stenosis: narrowing of the spinal canal that may lead to nerve pain.

·         Disc problems, such as a herniated or bulging disc.

·         Myofascial pain syndrome: unexplained muscle pain and tenderness.

-         Low back pain can make it hard to do your daily activities.

·         Acute low back pain lasts for 4weeks or less.

·         Subacute low back pain lasts between 4weeks and 12weeks.

·         Chronic low back pain lasts for 12weeks or longer.

Medicines for Acute and subacute low back pain:

·         Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include celecoxib, diclofenac, meloxicam, naproxen and piroxicam - To reduce pain and swelling.

·         Pain reliever- Acetaminophen - To reduce pain.

·         Note: Medicines should be taken only as prescribed by the Health Provider.

4.    7.  What are some home remedies for joint pains for women of 48years of old?

Ans:

1.     Eucalyptus:

·         Extracts of eucalyptus leaves feature in topical remedies to treat arthritis pain.

·         The plant leaves contain tannis, which may help reduce swelling and pain related to arthritis.

·         Eucalyptus aromatherapy may help ease the symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis.

·         Always dilute an essential oil with a carrier oil before use. Use 15drops of oil with 2tablespoons of almond or another neutral oil.

2. Boswellia:

·         Boswellia serrata also called frankincense.

·         Boswellic acid appears to have anti-inflammatory effects that could help people with RA, Osteo arthritis, and gout.

·         Frankincense capsules may help improve pain, function, and stiffness due to OA.

·         Doses of up to 1gram a day of boswellia appear to be safe, but high doses can affect the liver. It’s available in tablet form and topical creams.

3. Cactus:

·         It helps with joint pain. it’s available in many forms, such as pills, powder, gels, and as a leaf.

·         It doesn’t have the negative gastrointestinal effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly used for arthritis pain.

4. Willow bark:

·         Willow bark is an ancient treatment for pain and inflammation.

·         You can use it either as a tea or in tablet form. It may help relieve joint pain related to Osteo arthritis and RA.

Common side effects include:

·         Stomach upset

·         An allergic reaction, especially if you have an allergy to aspirin

·         High blood pressure

·         Stomach ulcers and bleeding in the case of an overdose.

Note:

·         You should ask your doctor before using willow bark, especially if you are using blood thinners or have a stomach ulcer.

·         Don’t take it if you’re allergic to aspirin.

5. Ashwagandha:

·         This herb is also anti-inflammatory and helps manage joint inflammation along with arthritis.

6. Garlic:

·         Garlic’s anti-inflammatory properties have the potential to relieve joint pain.

·         it also helps to remove toxins from the body and boost blood circulation, thereby, reducing pain.

·         You can also use garlic oil for topical use.

5.   8.   Is there a natural cure for gout?

Ans:

Gout:

·         Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by sudden, intense pain, redness, heat, swelling, and tenderness in the joints.

·         Gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals. Uric acid is a waste product that’s formed from the breakdown of purines, substances found naturally in the body and in certain foods.

Home remedies:

1.     Vitamin C:

·        Vitamin C may help reduce uric acid levels, but there doesn’t seem to be strong evidence that it protects against gout.

2. Drink water:

·         Staying hydrated is one of the most effective ways to keep gout flare-ups at bay.

·         When you become dehydrated, uric acid levels increase which directly leads to an increase in the number of gout flare-ups and gout pain.

3. Reducing stress:

·         Heightened stress can worsen gout symptoms.

·         Exercising if the pain does not limit movement.

·         Meditating.

4. Elevating the affected joints:

·         To reduce swelling is by elevating the affected joints. This encourages blood and fluid to move away from the joint and back toward the heart.

·         A person can also use an ice pack with elevation to reduce their gout symptoms. These two remedies form part of the rest, ice, compression, and elevation method (RICE Method).

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