Did you know that back pain can be caused by a kidney problem?
Did you know that back pain can be caused by a kidney problem? As the popular expression goes, “my kidneys hurt.” The kidneys hang behind the organs of the abdomen, leaning against the hip flexor muscles called the psoas, and slide up or down much like a train on rails. The psoas originates from the spine and attaches to the thigh. Therefore, a psoas strain will result in a loss of mobility of the spine causing pain in the lower back, hip and buttock.
Kidney dysfunction is manifested by a lack of downward or downward mobility. Loss of kidney mobility may occur as a result of:
– Abdominal or pelvic surgery
– Childbirth
– Weight loss
– Falling
– Chronic cough
– Posture
Abdominal and pelvic scars, such as a cesarean section, will cause a lack of mobility of the kidney via the envelopes that are also called fascias. Sudden large weight loss or childbirth changes the volume of the abdominal cavity and can cause back pain caused by the kidney. Sitting, like truck drivers who experience repeated impacts, promotes a lack of kidney mobility. The therapist will first assess the position and mobility of the kidneys and then properly treat kidney blockages and back pain.
