The back is one of the strongest parts of your body. It supports you whether you are sitting, standing, exercising or even sleeping.
The back is one of the strongest parts of your body. It supports you whether you are sitting, standing, exercising or even sleeping.
By Aury Nagy, MD
Exclusive to Las Vegas Woman magazine
The back is one of the strongest parts of your body. It supports you whether you are sitting, standing, exercising or even sleeping. With all this work, it’s bound to get tired. Spend a few minutes listening to your body and you’ll be able to tell whether you are developing a back problem.
There are three key indicators to tell if you are developing a back problem: numbness, chronic pain and weakness. Read on to find out whether your symptoms need further examination by your physician.
Numbness is felt when nerve impulses aren’t traveling properly from the skin to the brain.
Numbness in areas beyond the back, especially the legs and feet, may indicate nerve damage in the spine or the brain and warrants attention.
Chronic back pain is commonly described as deep, aching, dull or burning pain in one area of the back or traveling down the legs. This often impedes regular daily activities as well as work and can be managed with your physician.
Weakness happens when signals don’t travel properly from the brain to the muscles or from problems in the muscles themselves. There are many reasons people experience weakness related to low back pain, but the most common cause of overall systemic weakness is inactivity.
If you’ve experienced these symptoms, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your physician. After all, your back is the one of your body’s most important assets. Treat it with care!
About the author: Dr. Aury Nagy is a Las Vegas-based neurosurgeon with offices in Nevada Brain and Spine Care, Kingman Arizona and Bullhead City Arizona. For more information, visit his website at http://www.motionpreservationspinesurgery.com. or call 702-838-2219.
