The Curious Mom

Pain can mean a variety of different things. But what’s the one thing that we tend to do. Ignore it for weeks, maybe even months, until we actually go and do something about it. When you sit and think about it, this is such a strange thing for humans do too. It’s as though we have been conditioned to deal with the pain until suddenly we realize that this has been going on for a while, and we should probably go and ask the doctor what’s going on! But pain can be the sign of so many different things, so having this mindset is just crazy. But because we hear so many other people going on about their pain, it’s as though we think that this is the way our life should be. So instead of thinking this way, we want to show you what pain could mean, how you can have it treated and why you should never ignore it! We’re going to stick to some of the most common examples, so hopefully, we can hit the nail on the head with your pain. But if you are having any right now that has been going on for a while, get to the doctors, and read this article whilst you wait!

What Could It Mean?
Pain can mean a number of different things, and it all depends on the type of pain that you’re having, and where it’s coming from. So, one of the most common types of pains is backache. We know in the last few weeks, you would have at least heard someone say, ‘my back is hurting!’. Backache can mean a number of different things. It could be anything from how your posture has changed over the years, to something more serious, like an inflammation of the nerves that surround the spine. If you’re an extra sporty person, through either the gym or organized teams, then it might be that you’ve damaged your back through that. People who go to the gym and do heavy lifting have the common problem of a disk in their back bulging or rupturing. It’s a serious problem that can have life-limiting effects if you ignore it!


What Can Be Done About It?
What can be done about it all depends on the problem at hand? So the first thing that you need to do is make a doctors appointment. If the ache has been there for more than three weeks, they recommend that you go, so don’t feel like you’re wasting their time. If it is sports or gym-related illness, they will most likely refer you to a spinal surgeon. A bulging disk is often left alone to heal. But ti all depends on what disk is bulging, and if it’s having any effects on the rest of your body. Some people damage a disk that then leads to it pressing on a nerve, which could lead to pins and needles in the feet and hands!


The Dangers Of Ignoring Pain
The main danger is that leaving it could lead to bigger problems later on in life. The younger people are, the easier it is for our bodies to recover. So if you were ignoring back pain for months, or even years, irreversible damage could be done!