How Much Do You Know About Back Pain?
Comments Off on How Much Do You Know About Back Pain?1. Back injuries are rare and only occur in people who perform heavy labor jobs or participate in sports.
Nearly 40% of adults have experienced back pain at some point, and it is expected that 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point. Physical stress is not the only predictor of low back pain. Smoking, excess body weight, lack of exercise, and psychological stress all increase the risk of low back pain.
2. If you have back pain, you should get an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to find the cause.
Findings in medical imaging rarely explain the causes of your pain. “Degenerative” results are very common, even in those people who don’t have any pain!
3. Discs and joints can fall out of place, and you will require a medical specialist to put them back in place.
There is zero evidence in the research that supports this claim. Your spine is a robust structure that will not fall out of place.
4. The most important exercises for back pain are core stability exercises.
Although core stability training is beneficial, the research has found that it is no more beneficial compared to general strengthening or cardiovascular exercise.
5. What combination is the most effective treatment for low back pain?
Exercise and education. Research strongly supports a combination of education for patients about their pain along with a variety of cardiovascular and strengthening exercises to effectively treat low back pain.
6. Acute low back pain is pain that occurred a few days or a few weeks ago. Which of the treatment options below are helpful in decreasing pain in the acute phase?
All these treatment options have been found to provide relief from pain and have been found to be more helpful when performed together.
7. Which type of treatment has been found to be ineffective at treating low back pain?
Research strongly suggests that opioid medication, back braces, and bed rest provide no improvements in those suffering from low back pain. These are very passive treatments and can even make symptoms and your physical state worse.