Constant jerks caused by travelling over bad roads lead to cyclic loading on the back and this leads to chronic back pain. There would be disc prolapse and in certain cases might affect the nerves supplying the legs. Also constant jerks can give rise to severe back muscle spasms and pain. There is cyclic loading on the back and that affects the intervertebral joints.
Bad Roads & Bad Backs
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Bad Roads & Bad Backs
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What happens when the spine is constantly subjected to travelling over potholes ?
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What are the different back problems that occur thanks to Mumbai's bad roadsPatients have severe back muscle spasm that is severe stiffness of the back. It can lead to disc prolapse and also degenerative arthritis of the intervertebral joints in the back. Chronic pain can occur.
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Are there any exercises that one can do to ease this pain or is medication/ surgery the only solution ?These pain can be treated by medications to relieve the back muscle spasm followed by exercises. Various back muscle strengthening exercises are prescribed by the Physiotherapist. Yoga for the back is also helpful. In severe cases a surgery would be required.
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Since travelling is unavoidable, are there any tips that motorists/ travellers should follow.Travelers should drive carefully and avoid jerks. Bikes with good shock absorbers should be used. One should have good strong back muscles which one can get with regular exercises and then he would not have that big a problem with the back. The best possible solution would be to avoid bikes completely.