Joined back problem

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Dear lybrate user, if you have a sedentary day job or sit in fromt of a computer for prolonged hours, then back pain is very common. In particular, paraspinal muscle spasms happen frequently. A simple way to manage this pain would be doing stretching exercises for your back at regular intervals. These include back stretch exercises, using hot water compress or bag for pain relief and also avoiding poor posture habits like hunching or stooping. Back pain is often also aggravated because of getting up suddenly from bed. Ideally, you should turn on your side first and then get up sideways. Exercises like crunches and sit-ups should be avoided. Instead do brisk walking and indulge in healthier eating habits. Avoid pain killers like analgesics as they come with serious side effects. Also, try and be more active through the day. Stay happy and healthy.

Chaitanya Khandelwal · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrate user, if you have a sedentary day job or sit in fromt of a computer for prolonged hours, then back pain is very common. In particular, paraspinal muscle spasms happen frequently. A simple way to manage this pain would be doing stretching exercises for your back at regular intervals. These include back stretch exercises, using hot water compress or bag for pain relief and also avoiding poor posture habits like hunching or stooping. Back pain is often also aggravated because of getting up suddenly from bed. Ideally, you should turn on your side first and then get up sideways. Exercises like crunches and sit-ups should be avoided. Instead do brisk walking and indulge in healthier eating habits. Avoid pain killers like analgesics as they come with serious side effects. Also, try and be more active through the day. Stay happy and healthy.

Deepa Verma · Answer

Back pain is a symptom of a medical condition, not a diagnosis itself. 
Medical problems that can cause back pain include the following: -
1. Spasms,
2. Muscle tension, 
3. Herniated discs,
4. Ankylosing spondylitis,
5. Spinal stenosis,
6-osteoporosis.
  in acute back pain as a first aid:- 
1) apply ice. 2) take rest. 
  consult physiotherapist for strengthening exercises for both the abdominal and back muscles to helps stabilize the spine along with ift and swd to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation. In severe back pain consult doctor personally as x-ray and mri is needed for further investigation. Do take medicines as prescribed by doctor.