Back

Back pain is something almost everyone will experience during their lifetime. As with most things, people are affected differently. Some have an underlying disease or previous injury that affects their back. Others may experience back pain for shorter periods, perhaps related to typical seasonal work or that conditions at the workplace cause problems for the back. It is important to remember that although our experience with back pain may be similar, your back pain is still unique to you. Therefore, each and every one must also receive individual, customized follow-up for their problem.

The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae. There are joints that connect the vertebrae together, in addition to several ligaments that make the back stable. In layers it is musculature, from the deep very small muscles that wind their way up bone by bone. To the more superficial back stretches that run along each side of the spine and are very enduring and allow us to stay upright. Between the vertebral bodies, the cartilage discs are firmly anchored to the bone and contribute to a shock-absorbing function and continuously distribute the weight over a larger surface. The sacrum is shaped like a triangle and is the foundation under the lower back itself. At the bottom of the sacrum is the coccyx. The spinal cord itself ends approximately at the top of the lumbar spine and this termination is called the Cauda Equina or "horse's tail", as it can resemble a. The spinal nerve roots spring from this part and hang below it inside the spinal canal. The spinal nerves exit through each intervertebral foramen and supply the abdomen and legs. The middle part of the back, or thoracic spine, consists of twelve vertebrae. There are seven vertebrae in the neck.

Back pain is very rarely a symptom of serious illness, which means that the vast majority of back pain is due to non-specific causes related to the musculoskeletal system. Back pain is a widespread injury because it is so common and keeps many away from work and other social activities. Again, this has a socio-economic impact and negative health effects. That is why it is important to seek help when your back hurts in order to get back on your feet as quickly as possible.