What is the reason for the sudden back pain?

Sudden back pain may be caused by muscle strain, nerve compression, improper posture, trauma or potential visceral disease. You should adjust your lifestyle or go to the hospital for treatment in time according to the nature of the pain and accompanying symptoms. The following is an analysis of common causes and coping methods.

1) Muscle strain or overuse

Maintaining a certain posture for a long time (such as sitting or bending over to work), incorrect exercise methods or poor sleeping posture often lead to overuse of waist muscles, which in turn causes pain. In this regard, you can use local heat, use a massager to relieve tense muscles, or do simple stretching exercises, such as cat stretches or prone stretches. If the pain is severe, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen to relieve discomfort.

2) Nerve compression or disc problems

Sudden severe tingling in the lower back may be due to compression caused by a herniated disc or damaged nerve roots. Especially if accompanied by radiating pain or numbness in the legs, be alert to the possibility of sciatica. Try to avoid rapid bending movements, reduce strenuous activities in the short term, and go to an orthopedic or spine specialist for an MRI examination in time. After the cause is determined, local treatments such as traction therapy, physical therapy, or injection of glucocorticoids can be performed according to the doctor's advice.

3) Diseases of internal organs

Certain visceral organ diseases may also cause low back pain. For example, urinary system diseases (such as kidney stones, pyelonephritis) can cause unilateral low back pain, and the entire course of the disease may be accompanied by symptoms of urinary urgency, dysuria, or hematuria. If the patient is a woman, gynecological problems such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease need to be ruled out. In such cases, medical treatment must be sought as soon as possible, and urine routine tests and ultrasound examinations should be performed if necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

4) Pain caused by trauma or posture

Trauma, bumps, or incorrect posture when lifting heavy objects may also strain the waist muscles or ligaments, causing acute pain. If you have experienced this recently, you can relieve it by applying cold compresses for 24 hours (to reduce inflammation) and then hot compresses for 48 hours (to promote blood circulation). Avoid carrying heavy loads for a long time and develop the habit of keeping the spine in a neutral position.

Sudden back pain may be caused by a variety of reasons. If the pain persists for several days or is accompanied by obvious abnormal symptoms, you should actively seek medical attention for a clear diagnosis and targeted treatment. At the same time, developing good living habits, exercising moderately, and maintaining a healthy weight can help relieve and prevent the occurrence of back pain.