Australian cricketer Maxwell collapses on field with back spasm: Sitting in one position all day is dangerous; Ask yourself these 10 questions to know the cause of back pain

Cricket World Cup 2023 match was going on between Australia and Afghanistan. Afghanistan lost 7 wickets for 91 runs of Kangaroo team. With the match slipping away from Australia, Glenn Maxwell took over and scored an unbeaten 201 to lead the team to victory. In the middle of the innings, Maxwell dropped the bat due to pain and collapsed. Did the players and support staff sitting in the pavilion get scared or what happened? He stated after the match that he suffered back spasms during this period. He was having terrible pain in his back, he could not stand up. After this, with the help of the physio, he somehow stayed at the crease by stretching and applying ice packs. Back spasms and pain (back spasm) is a mixed experience of spasms and pain in our back muscles. It causes a sudden sharp pain or discomfort. The pain comes like a shock and can paralyze anyone for some time. This means that the cramping or pain becomes almost unbearable and it is not possible to do anything during this time. Some home remedies can relieve this, such as fomenting with ice or something warm. Sometimes this requires the help of some medicines, massage and stretching. Usually this problem is caused by our bad lifestyle and stress. However, sometimes it can also be a sign of a serious disease or disorder, so it is very important to consult a doctor. That's why today in 'Health Water' we will talk about spasm. You will also know- What is Spasm? A spasm means that we suddenly lose control of the muscles. They twist, tighten or contract painfully. This pain is often unbearable. Spasms usually occur in the lower back, but can occur in muscles of any part of the body. What are the symptoms of spasms? The exact symptoms of back spasms are difficult to know. Sometimes the pain or cramping experience caused by this is difficult to put into words. Its signs are also felt differently by everyone. See graphic below – 10% of people in the world suffer from back pain There is no very accurate data available regarding back pain, but back pain statistics can surprise anyone. According to the World Health Organization, in the year 2020, about 620 million people in the world had problems with back pain. This number is approximately 10% of the entire world population. This also includes data related to back spasms. According to a study published in the famous journal 'The Lancet', about 9.9 crore people in India suffer from back pain. This systematic analysis revealed that about 48% of the Indian population experiences lower back pain at some point in their lives. Why does back spasm occur? Spasms can usually be caused by lifting heavy weights or exercising excessively. Conversely, sitting in the same posture for long periods of time can also cause this problem. What are the other reasons for this, see in the graphic. Let us understand these points in detail. Sedentary lifestyle: If you sit in one position for a large part of the day. If you don't exercise or use your back muscles, these muscles can weaken and cause spasms. Overexertion: Athletes and people who lift heavy objects may experience back spasms. Such activities can cause muscle strain, muscle tearing and inflammation. Poor diet: If there is a constant lack of water, calcium and potassium in the diet, it can lead to cramping problems. Mental/emotional health problems: If a person has passed away or someone close to them has passed away, the stress of such a situation can cause back spasm problems. Stress or anxiety: Stress or anxiety can cause muscle tension, which can lead to back spasms. Any traumatic experience: A road accident or injury may have weakened the back muscles. This can lead to back spasms. These are the questions you should ask yourself when you experience back spasms. If we are experiencing back spasms, there is a possibility that something is wrong somewhere in our lifestyle. If so, we are in dire need of reform. To find out, we can ask ourselves these 10 questions. Spasms can also be a sign of serious diseases. Back spasms are not always due to our bad lifestyle and bad diet. Sometimes it can also be a sign of a serious disease. See the graphic below. Ask your doctor these questions if you have back spasms When we go to the doctor for the treatment of any disease, he asks us some common questions. This makes it easier for them to identify the disease and treat it in the right direction. Before starting treatment for back spasms, the doctor may ask you some questions. If the doctor doesn't ask these questions, we can make this list ourselves and say the answers sequentially. Let's see in the graphic what kind of situations we should consult a doctor immediately. Follow this lifestyle if you have back spasm problem If a person is facing frequent back spasm problem, it means that he is doing some basic mistakes in his lifestyle. For what changes need to be made to correct this, see the graphic below. ​​​​​​​

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