Introduction
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that people suffer from. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, lack of exercise, and even stress. But according to doctors, the number one cause of lower back pain is diet. Eating the wrong foods can lead to inflammation, which can cause pain and discomfort in the lower back. Fortunately, there are some simple dietary changes you can make to help reduce your risk of lower back pain. In this article, we’ll discuss the #1 cause of lower back pain, according to doctors, and provide some tips on what to eat and what to avoid.
The #1 Cause of Lower Back Pain, Say Doctors — Eat This Not That
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that people suffer from. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, muscle strain, and even lifestyle choices. But according to doctors, the number one cause of lower back pain is diet.
A recent study conducted by the American College of Physicians found that the most common dietary culprits for lower back pain are processed foods, sugary drinks, and red meat. These foods are high in saturated fat, which can lead to inflammation in the body. This inflammation can cause pain in the lower back.
The study also found that certain foods can help reduce lower back pain. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Eating these foods can help reduce inflammation and provide the body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
If you suffer from lower back pain, it’s important to make sure you’re eating a balanced diet. Eating the right foods can help reduce inflammation and provide the body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. So, if you want to reduce your lower back pain, make sure you’re eating the right foods.
Back pain is a common condition that can be chronic and crippling. There’s several types of back pain and lumbago is a general term to describe lower back pain symptoms and can be felt in the legs at times. According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, “Low back pain is a common global problem. The point prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in 2017 was estimated to be about 7.5% of the global population, or around 577.0 million people.” Eat This, Not That! Health talked with Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Urgent Care Medical Director and Physician, Carbon Health, and Saint Mary’s Hospital who explained everything to know about lumbago and signs that indicate you have it. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Dr. Curry-Winchell shares, “One moment you’re making dinner, and the next you are unable to get up from the couch. The sudden onset of not being able to stand up straight or walk is a common first sign of lumbago. This can last for a few days, to several weeks, to months.”
Dr. Curry-Winchell says, “Leg pain can also be an initial sign of lower back pain due to referred pain from the shortening of the muscles and pinching of nerves located in the lower back. The duration can vary depending upon the level of nerve impingement.”
Dr. Curry-Winchell explains, “You may experience tightness, soreness, or pain in your hips secondary to the tightening of the muscles in the lower back. This can last for a few days, to several weeks or months.”
“Lumbago is defined as pain in the lower back,” says Dr. Curry-Winchell. “The pain can be caused by several things however commonly associated with participation in everyday activities like putting your clothes on, lifting your child or household chores such as mowing the lawn or loading the dishwasher. It’s caused by the muscles in your back tightening as if they were under attack. This is the body’s response to protecting your spine from getting injured. This tightening, also referred to as muscle shortening, is associated with the inability to sit, stand, or walk. When you try to sit down the muscle becomes short (tightened) causing immediate pain.”
Dr. Curry-Winchell emphasizes, “It can be debilitating. The muscles in the back help you stay active and allow small and big movements to occur. Everyone experiences back pain differently however, it is often associated with severe pain and impacts your ability to sit down or stand up. If you experience loss of control of your bowels, fever, or tingling/numbness this can be a medical emergency and it’s important to seek out care as soon as possible.”
“Lumbago (lower back pain) can affect multiple areas such as your hips and legs which can make it difficult to identify the root cause of the pain,” Dr. Curry-Winchell states.
Dr. Curry-Winchell says, “Staying active by participating in low to moderate exercise, strength training, utilizing good body mechanics with movement or lifting (heavy or light) items, maintaining a healthy diet and weight can be helpful. The more opportunity your lower back muscles have with repetitive movement that incorporates good body mechanics, a balanced ratio of sitting to standing and implementing exercise that helps strengthen your core muscles will overall decrease your risks of experiencing lumbago pain.”
Heather Newgen