Back injury

A back injury is often accompanied by pain in the lower back. There are different types. Are you curious to learn more, such as how to treat them? Then feel free to read on. We are happy to explain.

Which back injuries are common?

Back injuries can occur when you make a wrong movement, fall or overuse the back. A distinction can be made between non-specific back pain and specific back pain. With non-specific back pain, the cause of the symptoms can be identified after examination. Examples are: a herniated disc, a vertebral fracture or a narrowing of the spinal canal. With non-specific back pain, the cause cannot be directly identified.

How do I recognise a back injury?

It is usually impossible to pinpoint specifically what caused a back injury. It is suspected that the muscles, ligaments and bones in the back are (temporarily) not working well together. As a result, you may experience stiffness or a nagging pain. There are several factors that can contribute to back pain, namely:

• Stress
• Excess weight
• Heavy physical work
• Long-term driving
• Having to twist and/or bend the back a lot

The treatment

If you suffer from a back injury, it is important to minimise the strain on your back and give your back plenty of rest. However, it is important to keep moving. This is because not moving causes the stiffness in your back to increase. This can worsen the symptoms. Wearing a back brace can provide support for the first few days. However, we advise you to take it off again as soon as the pain subsides. This is because it is important to strengthen the back muscles again.