A sedentary lifestyle, the great enemy of our backs
A sedentary lifestyle is thought to play a major role in the epidemic of back pain that afflicts us today. Staying active, on the other hand, can help combat low back pain.
It is now clearly recognised that heredity is one of the factors favouring venous insufficiency. But although the mechanisms of onset and development of chronic venous insufficiency have become better understood in recent decades, the contribution of genetic risk factors has not yet been clearly established.
When we talk about back pain, we often refer to the spinal column, or ‘rachis’ by its scientific name. How is it structured? How does it work? Here are the answers.
Low back pain is pain in the lower back. It is classified as acute, sub-acute or chronic depending on its duration. Each of these stages requires specific treatment.
Primary lymphedema corresponds to a chronic increase in volume of a limb following the build-up of lymphatic fluid. It is related to a malformation of part or all of the lymphatic system.
Secondary lymphedema is an acquired impairment of the lymphatic system. It can occur following a surgical procedure or cancer treatment, an accident or an infection.
Back pain is very common. 4 out of 5 French people suffer from it in the course of their lives. While the pain may appear to be bone-related, it is much more likely to be muscular in origin. It can also be caused by digestive, menstrual or infectious problems.
What are the different types of back pain? How does pain work?
Pain is a complex concept. It arises through different mechanisms and routes. Low back pain can take several routes: it is a ‘mixed’ pain. There are three types of pain: nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain and so-called ‘mixed’ pain, which combines the first two.
