What is a Back ache ?

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide.Lower back pain usually gets better with rest, ice and over-the-counter pain relievers. After a few days of rest, you can start to get back to your normal activities.

  • twisting
  • coughing or sneezing
  • muscle tension
  • over-stretching
  • bending awkwardly or for long periods
  • pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying something
  • standing or sitting for long periods

Types of Back Pain

  • Acute back pain happens suddenly and usually lasts a few days to a few weeks.
  • Subacute back pain can come on suddenly or over time and lasts 4 to 12 weeks.
  • Chronic back pain may come on quickly or slowly and lasts longer than 12 weeks.

Risk factors

  • occupational activities
  • pregnancy
  • a sedentary lifestyle
  • poor physical fitness
  • older age
  •  excess weight
  • smoking
  • strenuous physical exercise or work, especially if done incorrectly
  • genetic factors
Achievements
Dr. Vivek M. Agrawal has been associated with VIMS HOSPITAL as chief consultant Neurosurgeon/ Spine surgeon since its beginning. Till JULY 2022, he has performed more that 700 Brain and spine surgeries and seen more than 5500 OPD patients. He has been doing regular CMEs and free Camps for the patients benefit.
He is doing all kinds of brain and spine related surgeries including complex vascular surgeries, endoscopic surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgeries