What is it?
Long hours of sitting, poor posture, heavy lifting and too little exercise all add to low back pain. Usually it comes from muscles and joints, but it can also signal a disc problem or pressure on a nerve.
Common symptoms
- Stiff back on waking
- Pain after sitting or standing for long
- A sharp catch when bending
- Tight lower-back muscles
Common causes
- Poor posture and long hours of sitting
- Lifting heavy objects the wrong way
- Weak core muscles
- Wear of the spine
How we treat it
After examining you, the doctor chooses from these according to your needs.
- Kati BastiWarm medicated oil is pooled over the lower back for a set time.
- Snehana and SwedanaMedicated oil massage followed by controlled herbal steam.
- Patra PotliA warm bundle of medicinal leaves pressed over the painful area.
- Basti therapyAnuvasana (oil) and Niruha (decoction) basti, the main therapy in Ayurveda for Vata disorders.
- Lepa and UpanahaHerbal paste or warm poultice applied to the joint.
- Diet, exercise and yogaPersonal guidance on diet, daily routine, exercise and yoga.
Tests that help: X-ray or MRI if needed
See a doctor urgently if you have
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Sudden leg weakness or foot drop
- Back pain with fever, weight loss, or after an accident
Everyday care
- Sit straight and get up to walk every 45 minutes
- Bend your knees, not your back, when lifting
- Regular core-strengthening exercise
This information is for awareness and does not replace an examination by a doctor.