Back pain is a very common and very troublesome symptom that has many possible causes. It seems that these days we are more apt to suffer from back problems because of the time spent slumped over our computers or sitting in front of the television. Exercise is always a great addition to a lifestyle, but without being done correctly it may cause back issues.

We will examine some of the normal reasons for back pain.

What triggers our back pain is sometimes not that mysterious at all. If you moved some heavy furniture the day before and woke up with a backache, you can be pretty sure of what happened. If your back has a considerable amount of pain, professional help is always recommended. Your doctor may suggest a variety of tests to determine why you're having back problems. This may include X-rays or CT scans, which uses a series of X-rays taken at multiple angles. An MRI scan is also an useful tool for diagnosing a problem and this can pinpoint exactly where the problem is located.

Another common reason people have backaches is the condition of their mattress. Your mattress must support your back - especially your low back area - firmly or you can develop low-back pain. This happens because your spine isn't kept aligned when your mattress is old. If your mattress is no longer of good quality, you could be a victim of back pain. Not everybody will be satisfied with the same type of mattress. However, a faulty, inexpensive, poor quality mattress wouldn't be the right choice for anybody. One easy solution to getting rid of your back pain is to buy a new mattress. You can inadvertently cause back strain - leading to back pain - by sleeping with too many pillows under your head. This puts your neck out of line with your spinal column, straining your back. Your neck and head will not be properly aligned with your back when you raise it up with an abundance of pillows. This, as you might have surmised by now, can lead to back pain.

Certain illnesses can cause back pain as a side effect. One example is diabetes. A diabetic is subject to a lot of areas of pain and discomfort. This, of course, also includes the back. This is caused by the negative effect that diabetes has on the immune system. There are many nerve disorders - called neuropathy - that can occur with diabetes. Neuropathy can show up in many different parts of the body and cause pain, including in the back. If you are diabetic, it is imperative that you have a good plan in place to monitor your blood glucose level and keep it in the range recommended by your medical team. Neuropathy - nerve damage and pain - can usually be averted in this case. If you are overweight, losing the excess fat will help you control your diabetes, as well as reduce the imbalance the extra weight causes to your spine. Simply speaking, many different things can strain your spine causing back pain to occur. Sometimes a medical issue can cause the problem, or exercising or moving in the wrong way. By seeking medical attention, specifically from your family doctor, you can potentially find out why you are hurting. Once you do discover the cause, however, it's up to you to focus on keeping your back as healthy as possible.

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