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DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN Lower back pain affects up to 80% of all people, and it is the leading cause of disability around the world. The back is solid, and at the same time, one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether to shoulder your emotional stresses or physically lift something you need to carry with you. Some of the most common issues associated with back pain include:
• Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e., prolonged sitting) • Spinal muscle and tissue damage (i.e., lifting strains or trauma from accidents) • Limited hip, spine, and pelvis mobility • Limited muscle flexibility • Spinal/pelvic muscle weaknesses (aka “core” weakness) • Poor abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination (i.e., compensations due to injury) The source of acute pain comes from injury or irritation of the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments, and other soft tissue. Chronic back pain (i.e., lasting more than three months) is associated with older individuals and women. Chronic pain is also more common in overweight or obese people, sedentary lifestyles, and/or high-stress environments. Find a physical therapist to give you clear, consistent, and personalized information on your prognosis, treatment options, and self-management strategies. Your therapist will provide you with the most up-to-date methods and ongoing support, ensuring that you do not experience any further injury as you recover from your back pain.
There is nothing you can do without using your back. Whether you are sitting, standing, lying, or moving, your spine is involved. One of the leading causes of lower back pain is prolonged sitting. Often the cause of your pain is inactivity, not a specific traumatic event. When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. Yet when pain begins in the back, people often wait to see what happens instead of finding a physical therapist to guide them to relief and proper management for the future. For many people, physical therapy can help resolve back pain — often within just a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered for months with lower back pain, there’s still hope. UNDERSTANDING BACK PAIN Back pain may be common, but it is not normal. There are many different reasons you may be experiencing back pain, and ignoring any of them is not a good idea. Although most people recover within 2-4 weeks, some people, when left untreated, experience lower back pain for months leading to long-term pain and dysfunction.
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