Musculo-Skeletal

Question 1

Reasons why lumbar back pain is so common.

Answer 1

• bears most of the weight of body.
• is the most flexible region of the spinal column.
• contains nerve roots that are vulnerable to injury or disease.
• has an inherently poor biomechanical structure.

Question 2

Lower Back pain Don’ts

Answer 2

Lean forward without bending knees.
Lift anything above level of elbows.
Stand in one position for prolonged time.
Sleep on abdomen or on back or side with legs out straight.
Exercise without consulting health care provider if having severe pain.

Question 3

Lower Back pain Do’s

Answer 3

Prevent lower back from straining forward by placing a foot on a step or stool during prolonged standing.
Maintain appropriate body weight.
Sleep in a side-lying position with knees and hips bent.
Sleep on back with a lift under knees and legs or back with 25-cm-high pillow under knees to flex hips and knees.
Exercise 15 minutes in the morning and evening regularly.
Use local heat and cold application.
Use a lumbar roll or pillow for sitting.

Question 4

why is osteoporosis More common in women

Answer 4

Lower calcium intake
Less bone mass
Bone reabsorption begins at an earlier age and then is accelerated at menopause
Pregnancy and breastfeeding