Backache

Ice is nice…

It comes suddenly or gradually, it is sharp or mild, it can have ups and downs, it can be a simple seizure or it can stop us suddenly, the well-known lumbago...

Backache or lumbago, is a symptom that most people, men and women, will experience at some point in their lives.

It is one of the most frequent reasons for visiting the doctor's office, since it determines our daily life, our social relationships and even our professional obligations as it is often associated with several days of absence from work.

In most cases, backache is goes away.

After all, the spine is one of the strongest parts of our body.

Modern medicine offers a wide range of therapeutic options for treating backache, either with drugs or with various non-invasive methods that the patient always follows with the recommendation of his doctor.

A corresponding non-invasive method of treating lower back pain is Cryotherapy - Cryosauna.

Thus, a small percentage of patients with lower back pain will be taken to the operating room.

Backache is a Common Problem because…

…the lower back usually has only five vertebrae, fewer than our neck.

The above vertebrae have a very heavy "mission".

The lower back is where the spine connects to the pelvis, "lifting" the weight of our upper body.

This is an area that experiences a lot of mobility, which can lead to attrition and injuries.

« Even a simple movement like bending down to pick up a coin can cause backache »

Causes of Backache

From arthritis to… weather

The causes behind lower back pain are many and varied, which shows how complex the problem is.

They start with arthritis and degeneration of the spinal joints, which are the most common causes, and complete a long list that includes injuries, even those that occur gradually over time. Such as lumbar herniation, sciatica (pain in the lower back that radiates down the leg), barometric pressure and outside temperature (i.e. the weather), as well as conditions not connected to the spine, such as kidney and gastrointestinal conditions, but also prostate cancer.

When backache persists, a visit to the doctor, who may also recommend additional imaging or other tests, is necessary in order to establish the cause that causes it and then determine an individualized therapeutic approach that fits the daily life of the patient and to his personal needs.

Cryosauna - Full Body Cryotherapy

From ancient times to today

The application of cold as a means of relieving skin diseases has been known since ancient times and has remained for many years one of the simplest, time-tested treatments for injuries, especially those caused by sports.

In recent years, cryotherapy has evolved with new methods, such as full body cryotherapy with applications in health and sports, where according to research, it has pain-relieving properties.

Facemed Clinic has full body cryotherapy-cryosauna for possible use in back pain that may bother us, always after consultation with the attending physician.

Cryosauna is widely used today in the field of sports with two main objectives:

Recovery from injuries and past-season rehabilitation.
Top football teams offer their players the beneficial effects of the cryosauna.

In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has written his own history in the field of football, has installed a cryosauna chamber in his home and uses it, he says, at least twice a week.

English professional footballer Jamie Vardy also has a cryosauna chamber in his home.

In Greece, among others, PAE Aris and Ionikos have cryosauna cabins in their training facilities.

Frequent questions

When should I see a doctor about my backache?

When the pain lasts more than 4 weeks, gets worse over time, or you experience other symptoms at the same time, such as weakness in the limbs, bladder problems, fever, weight loss, etc.

Are there any limitations to Cryosauna therapy?

Before starting Cryosauna sessions you should seek the advice of your doctor. In any case, pregnant women, children, people with high blood pressure and heart disease should not undergo cryotherapy.