What causes left back pain?

In daily life, there are many reasons for back pain, but many people usually do not pay attention to it. Left back pain needs to be taken seriously, otherwise it will seriously affect daily life and work, and it is also harmful to physical health. Timely treatment can not only control the disease as soon as possible, but also prevent the disease from worsening and increase the difficulty of treatment.

What causes left back pain?

Left back pain caused by muscle strain

Generally, left back pain is usually caused by a muscle strain. According to statistics, 70% of people with back pain are eventually diagnosed with lumbar disease, and some people even become disabled due to excessive strain. Therefore, back pain cannot be ignored.

Left back pain due to heart disease

In addition, diseases of the lungs, heart, etc. are also the main culprits that cause left back pain. When back pain is mild, patients often ignore its presence. However, when the disease develops to a more serious level, it needs to be taken seriously, such as traumatic fractures of the thoracic spine, tuberculosis, tumors, etc.

Left back pain caused by costochondritis

Left back pain After the patient has left or right back pain, the doctor will generally recommend the patient to do a simple examination to see if there is any infection in the lungs, inflammation of the pleura, or whether there are diseases such as tuberculosis, myocardial ischemia, etc. In addition, intercostal neuritis, costochondritis, and even diseases such as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer can also cause back pain.

What to do if your left back hurts

Yoga for back pain relief

Doing yoga can calm your mind and lose weight. Stretching exercises can relieve back pain. You can do yoga once a week, about forty to ninety minutes each time. If you persist for three months, the pain will be relieved.

The effects of yoga are good and healthy, far better than taking medicine or physical therapy. Stretching is just as effective as yoga for treating back pain, but the main areas of the body that are worked are the torso and legs.

Back massage to relieve pain

Each acupoint can be massaged for 10 minutes each time. The specific number of times a day can be determined according to the relief situation. If the back pain is severe, do it 3 or 4 times a day. If it is less severe, do it twice a day. Massaging the Xinshu, Dushu and Geshu points on the upper back can help stimulate the lungs and heart, as well as regulate blood circulation, relax the stomach and soothe the stomach. Massaging the liver, gallbladder, and spleen points on the lower back can stimulate the liver, gallbladder, strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, and eliminate dampness.

Standing against the wall

Standing against a wall can increase back muscle strength, which can help relieve pain. Stand with your back against a wall and bring your shoulder blades as close to the wall as possible. Do this for about three minutes each time. This can help relieve pain.

Relax and reduce stress

Maintaining mental health is also associated with avoiding back pain. When people are anxious, the body goes into a “fight or flight” response, which causes muscles to tense and prepare for action, so people who are nervous and stressed are more likely to experience back pain.

Prone back maximum extension

From prone position, support your body with your hands and lift your upper body. The pelvis, hips, and waist must be completely relaxed, the waist should be lowered, hold for 1 to 2 seconds, and then return to prone position. Repeat the above movements, gradually raising your upper body to maximize the stretch of your back. If you feel the pain is relieved or centralized, you can hold the waist down for 1 to 2 seconds longer, and perform each exercise at least 10 times.