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Acute Low Back Pain
Acute low back pain is the most severe form of pain imaginable. Patients must deal with symptoms which can not be adequately described with mere words. The agony of
lower back pain
has been described by some doctors as the most painful condition in clinical medicine. Having lived with this life altering condition for 18 long years, I can certainly attest to the validity of that statement.

Acute Low Back Pain Conditions
The low back area, commonly referred to as the
lumbar spine,
has a sinister reputation as a problematic region. Everyone has heard horror stories about the crippling effects of acute lumbar pain and there is definitely a pervasive fear of injuring the lower back among the general population. There are many spinal conditions which can affect the lumbar region. The most common of these spinal abnormalities are:
* Herniated Discs
* Spinal Stenosis
* Sciatica
* Pinched Nerves
* Degenerative Disc Disease
* Muscular Back Pain
Besides these physical causes for acute pain, there is also the possibility that the symptoms might be the result of a psychological process.
Psychosomatic back pain
is the most common of all back pain conditions. It is rarely accurately diagnosed, and unless treated properly, will usually result in a long term
chronic pain
syndrome.
Acute Low Back Pain Symptoms
The variety of symptoms ranges greatly, depending on the particular patient and the causative condition. The most common of all complaints is BLINDING PAIN. This pain might be dull or razor sharp, localized, generalized or radiating. It is often severe, causing waves of
back muscle spasm
which can quickly debilitate even the strongest of patients. Other symptoms might include tingling or
numbness
in a specific or generalized area. Perceived or actual weakness might occur in the lower back or legs. Patients might also experience other symptoms which are often related to neurological involvement. Any sudden and unexplained health concern should always be reported to your
doctor
immediately.
Recommendation on Acute Low Back Pain
Acute means severe pain which has come on suddenly. Usually pain which is caused by a physical, anatomical cause will respond well to appropriate treatment by a qualified care provider. Acute pain should not last long and most conditions should be noticeably better in a few days to a few weeks. Longer lasting pain syndromes which become chronic problems or recurrent bouts of severe acute pain are often the signs of a psychogenic condition. For these circumstances, make sure to learn more about how
knowledge therapy
can eliminate this pain forever. Do not expect to find lasting relief from psychosomatic pain using ANY form of physical
back pain treatment.
If you are currently suffering from
acute back pain,
try to relax. Getting stressed out over the pain and
fearing
for your future will only worsen the symptoms and extend their duration. Challenge the condition by moving around gently and having a positive mental attitude. Thinking your way to a complete
recovery
is an important part of any
back pain relief
program.
Acute Low Back Pain to Herniated Disc Home page
2/29/08 Revised 5/19/08

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