Back Problems Injury

Unlikely as the thought may be, it is not necessarily true that good exercising and a healthy style of living, will prevent back pain.

It has been found that high impact exercising can indeed be the cause of back pain, so for any person who is prone to back problems, and considering that exercise is also good for overall health, then low impact exercises are recommended. ( Cycling, Swimming, or Walking.)

Some Do’s and Don’t’s for Exercising.

1, It is always a good idea to speak to a doctor about proposed exercise activities, especially if a there is a history of back pain.

Tags: Exercising, Lumbar Support, Prevent, Region

Any sudden severe blow to the spine can result in spinal cord injury (SCI) The blow can cause fractures in the spine or the vertebrae, and displaced fragments of bone or disc can damage spinal nerves and tissue.

Within a very short time, axons (nerve extensions) will be damaged, blood vessels may rupture and neural membranes can be broken and the resultant bleeding can affect other regions of the spinal cord within a few hours.

Some Immediate Effects To the Spine.

-          Immediate swelling of the spinal cord which will fill the spinal canal at the level of the injury, causing a reduction in blood flow.

-          As a result, the oxygen supply will be isolated to the tissue of the spinal cord

Tags: Axons, Blow, SCI, Spinal Cord Injury, Spine

The spine is made up of 24 vertebral bones along with the coccyx and sacral structures of the spine. If any of these bones is broken or fractured then the condition is commonly known as a broken back or broken spine.

This kind of severe back injury does not necessarily mean that damage has been sustained to the spinal cord itself or any of the associated spinal nerves, this can only be diagnosed by a doctor.

In a broken back, the bones of the vertebrae have been caused to fracture, break or become misaligned and have wide spread health implications for the sufferer, and correct diagnosis is vital for the patient.

Tags: Broken Back, Broken Spine, Sacral, Severe Back Injury

Stand up straight!  Usually if a person is continually in a slouching mode then upper back pain is almost inevitable. Bad posture leads to weakened muscles and joints causing upper back pain

Having said that, the overuse of the muscles in the upper back, can equally result in back pain. Just think about painting a ceiling above the head and the aches which follow, but at least in this situation the cause of the pain is know! Or a large breasted lady always trying for an upright posture, then upper back pain can be induced.

More Serious Causes of Upper Back Pain.

Tags: Posture, Serious Causes, Slouching, Upper Back Pain

Very often people (usually men) are involved in employment which entails lifting and bending on a continual basis, especially people working in storage, warehousing or construction environments, and the job often calls for the lifting or moving of what may be  heavy objects.

If not carried out correctly, injuries can easily be sustained to the back, which may result in much pain and the person being laid off work. These situations can be avoided by taking actions which result in being able to lift properly.

Some Hints for Safe Lifting/Moving Loads and Heavy Loads.

Tags: Bending, Employment, Heavy Objects, Lifting, Working

The region in the human physique, which lies between the upper and lower areas of the body is referred to as the ‘lower back’ and bears much of the weight of the person. This load bearing makes the lower back highly susceptible to injury, especially if lifting heavy items, or twisting around is involved, and it can be extremely painful.

Whilst most people have suffered from pain in this region at some time in their lives, on most occasions it will disappear after a short time following a little self treatment.

Causes of Back Pain.

-          Commonly, lower back pain is caused by overstressing the region due to continual lifting or bending, to pick up items, thus causing back strain.

Tags: Body, Causes, Lower, Lower Back, Pain, Upper

The spinal bones are cushioned by small discs which keep the spine flexible and absorb shock, occasionally these discs can become damaged and can either bulge out or become broken. This condition is known as a herniated disc.

The event can happen to any of the spinal discs, sometimes in the cervical spine at the neck, and more rarely in the thoracic spine on the upper part of the back, but it most commonly occurs in the lumber region which is the lower back.

Causes of Herniated Disc.

This herniated disc condition can be brought about by the aging process as the discs become less flexible, or by injury to the spine.

Tags: Cervical Spine, Discs, Herniated Disc, Spinal Bones

Unlike paraplegia where a degree of mobility in the upper body is available, the sufferer of quadriplegia has no movement from the shoulders down, probably as the result of a severe spinal cord injury (SCI).

Also, unlike paraplegia, where efforts are made to increase heart rate to indicate the degree of exercise activity, in cases of quadriplegia, heart rate measurement cannot be used as a guide to exercise intensity. The nerves which control heart rate are damaged in quadriplegia, and therefore the measurement of heart rate during exercise will give no indication of when the patient is ‘overdoing’ the exercises. In most cases it is purely based on the individuals personal feelings about  the exercise being undertaken.

Tags: Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury

An industrial injury compensation claim is not uncommon, and if a person is employed in the MMH field where by the very nature of the work involved, back injuries do occur. In this situation the worker may be in a position to make a claim for compensation against the company, especially if negligence or a poor working environment can be shown.

Back injuries can seriously affect the lifestyle of the sufferer and can cause previously simple things to become a major task, and turn life into a struggle. So it is only correct that compensation for a back injury be made available, and it is usually awarded based on two classifications.

-          Severe or moderate back injury.

Tags: Back Injuries, Compensation, Industrial Injury, Work

The middle part of the back is referred to as the Thoracic section of the spine, and comprises 12 vertebrae, which serve to protect the spinal cord. There are shock absorbing discs between the vertebrae which provide the spine with its flexibility, assisted by back muscles and tendons for back stability.

Middle back pain is a common ailment among people, occurring almost as frequently as the common cold, and there are many different problems associated with the onset of middle back pain, but usually the pain results from back muscle strains caused by—

Some Causes of Middle Back Pain.

-          Too much exercise causing strain and overwork of the back muscles.

-          Repeated bending and lifting heavy objects.

Tags: Back, Disc, Middle, Spine, Thoracic, Vertebrae