Most people think of a hernia in the case of back pain. A hernia in the back has to do with the intervertebral disc, which will form a bulge that pinches the nerves. The back pain due to a hernia can be intense. In case of a hernia, a fracture is often also wrongly spoken. There is no question of an actual break, therefore it is better to speak of a bulge. Incidentally, there are about 10 different types of hernias, depending on the location in the body where the rupture occurs. Any form of a hernia will require a different treatment. In the back, it is, therefore, a pinch of the intervertebral disc, which can also take different forms. So never just say 'hernia' to a hernia.
Pain is always the expression of a medical condition, it means that something is wrong somewhere in your body. In medical terms, mechanical problems are often associated with pain in the back. A mechanical problem occurs when something is wrong with the way in which the spine moves. The most common mechanical cause of pain in the back is probably the degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which simply means that the discs between the vertebrae close due to age. Due to quality reduction, they offer less protection, with the result that the vertebrae can touch each other. This effect causes the all-feared pain in the back. However, it can have other 'mechanical' causes, such as cramps, tension in the muscles or broken intervertebral vertebrae.
So we arrived at the second cause of back pain, namely injuries. Injuries to the spine can - just like fractures - give rise to both short periods of back pain and chronic back pain. A special role is reserved for osteoporosis, an ailment that can be described as a general weakening of the bone system. Osteoporosis is common in women after menopause, who see their bones become thinner and more porous. Painful fractures, therefore, occur more frequently.
But external factors - which must, therefore, be sought outside the body - can also be the basis of pain in the back. Accidents or unfortunate falls can be the beginning of a long history of back problems and back pain.
It goes without saying that other syndromes such as osteoporosis can also cause pain in the back. For example, we think of scoliosis, which is a distortion of the spine. In addition, we must not overlook the various forms of arthritis, kidney stones, infections, tumors (although rare) and so on. A non-officially recognized disease such as fibromyalgia can also be accompanied by pain in the back. The causes of back pain are usually physical, but emotional stress can determine the severity of the pain and its duration.
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