The challenge ‘Self-Help for Back Pain’ is open to people with various back issues. Here are some examples of back pain for which participation is possible:
- Nonspecific Low Back Pain: This is back pain for which no specific medical diagnosis can be made.
- Hernia: Occurs when a disc bulges and presses on a nerve.
- Sciatica: Pain radiating from the lower back to the buttock and leg, usually due to a hernia pressing on the sciatic nerve.
- Spinal Canal Stenosis: A narrowing of the spinal canal, causing pressure on the nerves.
- Osteoarthritis: Degeneration of the joints in the spine, often due to aging.
- Postural Back Pain: Pain resulting from poor posture, such as sitting too long or incorrect lifting posture.
- Muscle and Ligament Strains: Can occur after sudden movements or lifting heavy objects.
- SI Joint Issues: These are complaints arising in the sacroiliac joint, the joint between the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis. It can cause pain in the lower back and buttock, which sometimes radiates to the leg.
It’s important to note that although the challenge is designed to help alleviate back pain and strengthen back muscles, it is not a replacement for medical advice. It’s also essential to listen to your own body and stop the exercises if you experience pain.