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Ramsay Health Care UK | 16/06/2021 Back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition. The Office of National Statistics states that almost 31 million workdays were lost in the UK in 2016 due to musculoskeletal problems including back pain. When pain is isolated to your right-hand side, you may wonder why this is and what you can do to relieve it. Right side back pain is fairly common and can be caused by a minor issue that heals on its own or it can indicate a more serious condition Symptoms of right side back painThe symptoms of right side back pain will depend on the nature of your problem.
What causes pain in the right-hand side of the lower back?Right-hand side pain of your lower back is caused by conditions that affect your muscles and the interconnected structures of your spinal column including your facet joints, discs and nerve roots as well as some serious health problems. Muscle strain is the most common reason for low back pain and it can cause pain mainly on the lower right-hand side of your back. A muscle strain occurs when your muscle is overstretched or torn through twisting, lifting heavy objects or if it encounters an impact such as a sports injury or car accident. Typically, the pain from a muscle strain feels better within a few weeks and does not require medical attention. Lower right back pain can also have orthopaedic and neurological causes including:
Other causes of right side back pain include serious underlying health problems, that luckily are rare, such as:
Tips to relieve the painOften lower back pain on the right side can be managed with simple home treatments or lifestyle changes. Tips to relieve your pain include:
When is the right time to seek professional advice?You should seek professional advice if your lower right back pain:
About back and spinal treatments at Ramsay Health CareRamsay Health Care offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments and treatments for upper and middle back pain including radiology services,osteopathy, physiotherapy, pain management clinics, rheumatology, injection therapies and surgery. Our experienced health professionals including Chartered Physiotherapists offer one to one advice for your tailored treatment and exercises plan to help relieve your upper and middle back pain. Some of the highest qualified and experienced orthopaedic, rheumatology and pain management consultants in the UK work with Ramsay Health Care to provide the best individual healthcare for your needs. Please contact us if you would like to discuss back pain solutions in more detail. Other Topics
Paying for yourself?Get in touchNeed some advice on a treatment price or booking an initial appointment?We're here to help.What organ is located on the lower right side of your back?What organ is on your right side lower back? The appendix, intestines, ureter, lower kidney, and one of your ovaries (if present) are located on the lower right side of your body.
When should I worry about lower right back pain?If the pain lasts four weeks or longer. If the pain keeps getting worse as time goes by. If you are experiencing other symptoms, such as fever, major weight loss or weight gain, loss of function or weakness in extremities, bladder problems, etc.
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