A close look at back pain

The causes of back pain

Have you ever wondered why your back hurts? Back pain can be caused by a variety of activities, mishaps or even illness. Whether you sit at your desk for hours on end, lift heavy weights at the gym or simply make an awkward movement in everyday life, pain can quickly become an unwelcome companion. This makes it all the more important for sufferers to have the right treatment and therapy methods at hand to provide quick relief.

Back pain: a common ailment with hidden causes

Interestingly, around 4 out of 5 adults experience back pain at least once in their lives. The desire for quick relief is great, but this discomfort often becomes a recurring challenge. A clear cause is not always recognisable, as around 80% of back pain is of a non-specific nature.

The Swiss Rheumatism League has shown that the causes of back pain are as individual as the people affected and are strongly influenced by lifestyle and age. Possible causes of so-called non-specific back pain are:

Sitting or standing for long periods
Ergonomically unfavourable sitting and working conditions
Lifting heavy loads- Sudden movements or twisting
Unbalanced posture
Weakness in the abdominal or back muscles
Sub-optimal movement patterns in everyday life or at work
A lack of regular physical activity
Exposure to cold air currents
Additional body weight that puts strain on the spine
Limited mobility, possibly resulting from a previous accident
Reduced physical condition and musculature, for example due to ageing processes or lifestyle changes
Pain-related relieving postures that can lead to further tension
Overcompensation due to excessive activity with existing pain
Mental factors such as professional stress, personal conflicts or general dissatisfaction

Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Disease-related back pain: When there is more to the pain

However, back pain can also be caused by certain medical conditions that need to be specifically diagnosed and treated. Possible causes include:

Conditions such as a slipped disc that puts pressure on the nerves
Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)
Narrowing of the spinal canal, also known as spinal stenosis.
Scheuermann's disease
Ankylosing spondylitis / axial spondylarthritis
Bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis, which leads to a loss of bone density
Various types of osteoarthritis, which lead to wear and tear of the joints
Systemic diseases such as diabetes can lead to nerve inflammation, which in turn can manifest itself in back pain.
Syphilis (sexually transmitted disease)
Menstrual pain- Endometriosis

These are just a few examples of specific causes of back pain and there are many other conditions that can lead to back discomfort. Therefore, it is important to seek professional medical help for persistent or severe back pain to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.

Back pain triggered by psychological stress

It is important to recognise that psychological factors can also often play a major role in back pain, as they can have a direct impact on our physical condition. Stress, anxiety and depression are just a few examples of mental stresses that can actually lead to physical pain. When we are mentally tense, our body tends to store this tension in different muscle groups, often in the back area. This leads to tension and pain. Similarly, prolonged mental strain can lead to chronic stress, which affects the way our body reacts to pain and therefore lowers the threshold for pain perception. It is therefore crucial to consider both the physical and mental aspects when treating back pain in order to promote a holistic recovery.

Effective strategies against back pain

In view of the different causes of back pain - from everyday stresses and strains to specific medical conditions and psychological factors - it is crucial to find the right therapy method for you. Calopad deep heat therapy has proven to be an effective solution for a wide range of back pain and muscle tension.

Calopad offers a localised and effective therapy method that is specially designed to provide lasting relief for various types of back pain. The therapeutic deep heat generated by Calopad stimulates blood circulation and loosens tense muscles. This leads to effective pain relief. Calopad pain therapy is easy to integrate into everyday life and offers an accessible and convenient way to actively treat back pain yourself.

Choosing the right therapy is an important step on the way to relieving back pain. Calopad provides a versatile and effective option that can help manage this common health challenge.