Ignition
Inflammations in the respective areas of the back can also be the cause of underlying back pain. The cause of such an inflammation is usually based on bacterial pus foci (= abscesses) in the area of the nerve roots and the spinal cord. In addition, purulent changes in the area of the spinal column can also sometimes be held responsible for the development of the spinal cord.
Incorrect posture and incorrect loading
Many back problems can be traced back to poor posture or incorrect loading of the spine. Indirectly, one compensates for these incorrect postures and/or loads by “gentle postures”, which means that one tries to compensate muscularly. As other muscle groups then take over the tasks, they are stressed disproportionately and react in turn with overload pain and tension. Already here the “vicious circle” can be determined. This pain can be relieved particularly well with various back exercises.
Slipped disc
The intervertebral disc consists of the so-called annulus fibrosus, the connective tissue, cartilaginous outer ring and the nucleus pulposus, the inner gelatinous core. If there is a tear in the area of the annulus fibrosus, the nucleus pulposus is allowed to leak backwards – which is called a herniated disc, which in turn can irritate nerve roots (medically called root syndrome).
Causes from the intestine
Usually, people with back pain do not even think about the possibility that it might have something to do with the intestine. However, this is probably more often the case than most people think. Since the digestive tract is largely innervated by nerves that ultimately come from the spinal cord, there is a close connection between the back and the intestine.
Accordingly, a stressed irritable bowel with a lot of diarrhea often causes back pain because the nerves are irritated. Even with a full intestine, this has a straining effect on the muscles due to the proximity to the back. Here, the so-called iliopsoas muscle, the strongest hip flexor, plays a role due to its location.
In the case of a blocked intestine that does not empty out regularly enough, the weight has a straining effect on this muscle and the back in the lumbar region. Therefore, the intestine should at least be considered as a possible cause. Often a proper bowel cleansing, regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet are already sufficient to solve the digestive problems.
