Acute back pain
Introduction:
Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments
Definition:
lumbosacral region accompanied by contraction of the paraspinal muscles hence the expression muscles sprain or strain .
Causes:
• Compression fractures to the spine from osteoporosis
• Cancer involving the spine
• Fracture of the spinal cord
• Muscle spasm (very tense muscles)
• Ruptured or herniated disk
• Sciatica
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) …show more content…
Acute pain associated with musculoskeletal problems
Goal : relieve pain
Intervention : To reduce pain nurses can encourage patients to bed rest and modification of the position is determined to improve lumbar flexion.
Patients are taught to control and adjust the pains that go through the respiratory diaphragm and relaxation can help reduce muscle tension that contributes to lower back pain.
Distract patients from pain with other activities such as reading books, watching TV and with imagination.
Massage of the soft tissue, gently is very useful for reducing muscle spasms, improve circulation and reduce the damming and reduce pain.
When given the drug the nurse should assess the patient's response to each drug.
Evaluation
Experienced pain relief
2. Impaired physical mobility related to pain, muscle spasm, and reduced flexibility.
Goal : Improving physical mobility
Intervention :
Physical mobility is monitored through continuous assessment.
Nurses assess how patients move and stand.
Once back pain is reduced, self-care activities may be performed with minimal strain on the injured structure.
Change of position should be done slowly and assisted if necessary.
Circular motion and sway should be
Introduction:
Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments
Definition:
lumbosacral region accompanied by contraction of the paraspinal muscles hence the expression muscles sprain or strain .
Causes:
• Compression fractures to the spine from osteoporosis
• Cancer involving the spine
• Fracture of the spinal cord
• Muscle spasm (very tense muscles)
• Ruptured or herniated disk
• Sciatica
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) …show more content…
Acute pain associated with musculoskeletal problems
Goal : relieve pain
Intervention : To reduce pain nurses can encourage patients to bed rest and modification of the position is determined to improve lumbar flexion.
Patients are taught to control and adjust the pains that go through the respiratory diaphragm and relaxation can help reduce muscle tension that contributes to lower back pain.
Distract patients from pain with other activities such as reading books, watching TV and with imagination.
Massage of the soft tissue, gently is very useful for reducing muscle spasms, improve circulation and reduce the damming and reduce pain.
When given the drug the nurse should assess the patient's response to each drug.
Evaluation
Experienced pain relief
2. Impaired physical mobility related to pain, muscle spasm, and reduced flexibility.
Goal : Improving physical mobility
Intervention :
Physical mobility is monitored through continuous assessment.
Nurses assess how patients move and stand.
Once back pain is reduced, self-care activities may be performed with minimal strain on the injured structure.
Change of position should be done slowly and assisted if necessary.
Circular motion and sway should be