Question 1

1) What is back pain?

Accepted Answer

Formed of bones, muscles, nerves, and joints, human back is a complex structure. The problem with one of these elements causes back pain. With most people experiencing at least one episode during their lifetime, back pain is very common.

Question 2

2) How severe can be your back pain?

Accepted Answer

A slight twinge to being severely painful
A dull and constant ache
A sudden and sharp pain making movement difficult
Can become worse or start quickly if you fall or lift something too heavy.

Question 3

3) What are the symptoms of back pain?

Accepted Answer

Back pain symptoms include:

Muscle ache and spasms
Tension, soreness, and stiffness
Pain that runs down your legs
Limited flexibility or range of motion of one's back.

Question 4

4) What risk factors contribute to back pain?

Accepted Answer

There are some risk factors that can increase one's chances of developing back pain. They include:

Aging: Degenerative disease or wear and tear can lead to a reduction in bone strength and can cause back pain.
Being overweight: Carrying extra weight puts pressure on a person's spine.
smoking: It can cause tissue damage in your back.
Fitness: It has been recorded that back pain is less common in people who are physically fit.
Pregnancy: The extra weight the mother carries when she is expecting a baby can put a strain on the mother's back.
Occupation: A job that involves heavy lifting can lead to back pain.

Question 5

5) What are the most common back pain surgeries?

Accepted Answer

The most common back surgeries are:

Discectomy: It is the removal of part of a disc that is herniated and causing pain or other symptoms.
Laminectomy: It is a surgery performed to expand the spinal column when spinal stenosis causes pressure on the nerve roots.
Spinal Fusion: It is a welding process by which two or more vertebrae are joined together, forming a single immobile unit.
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: Both involve supporting fractured bone with a cement-like material, which is injected into the vertebra or vertebrae through a straw-like needle.

Question 6

6) How long after spinal fusion can I return to work?

Accepted Answer

If you had a spinal fusion, you will not be able to return to activities as quickly. It takes at least three to four months after surgery for bones to heal well. The healing may continue for at least one year. But if you are young and healthy and your job is not that demanding, you will probably be able to return to work after 4 or 6 weeks.

Question 7

7) Is disc bulge completely curable?

Accepted Answer

A bulging disc is a condition in which the inner portion of a spinal disc remains contained within the outer portion. This bulge can put pressure on the surrounding nerve roots, leading to pain that radiates down the back and other areas of the body. A disc bulge is highly curable. Most 'bulges' resolve themselves within six months and physiotherapy often speeds up that outcome in most people.

Question 8

8) How long does minimally invasive back surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Minimally invasive procedures can shorten the time period the patients spend in hospital. Although it will vary from patient to patient and with the individual procedure, in general, minimally invasive back surgery patients go home on the same day or in one to two days.

Question 9

9) When should one go for surgery for a herniated disc?

Accepted Answer

The doctor might recommend surgery as an option for your herniated disc if your symptoms have lasted at least six weeks and had made it hard to do your normal activities, and other treatments have failed to relieve you of your pain.

Question 10

10) Why is walking good after back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Walking is one of the best exercises a person can do after his or her lumbar laminectomy or discectomy surgery. This is because walking helps to improve blood flow throughout the body, bringing in oxygen and nutrients to the spinal muscles and tissues as they heal.

Back Pain Surgery

The diagnosis of back pain surgery are:

For a Back Pain Surgery, the following shoulf be kept in mind: