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eLearning Series:
Relieve My Back Pain NOW!
( 23 pages )
DISCLAIMER: Note that the contents here are
not presented from a medical practitioner,
and that any and all health care planning should be made under
the guidance of your
own medical and health practitioners. The content within only
presents an overview
based upon research for educational purposes and does not replace
medical advice
from a practicing physician.
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Let's Get Started:
Considering the
fact that the majority or between 70 and 90 percent
of the population will experience some sort of back
pain at one time or another, knowledge about back pain relief
is certainly welcome, appreciated and a popular topic. One
of the best ways to begin learning about back pain relief is
by understanding the basics of back pain: what causes it, how
it’s diagnosed, what treatments are available, how to manage
the pain, etc. And this guide will cover the bases for
you.
FACTS vs MYTHS ABOUT BACK PAIN
Let’s begin by
learning some facts in order to separate truth from myth
with regards to back pain. First of all, under one
percent of acute lower back pain is the result of a serious
infection or condition like cancer or a spinal injury. For
those under 50, the rate is even lower.
Back pain
is the number one disability for those under age 45. And it runs
second,
after the common cold, as the top reason
for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States.
“There is
nothing really wrong with you.” Myth! Chronic pain sufferers report
that doctors generally tell this to about
90 percent of them and it is incorrect. In reality, the
majority of low back pain cases or some 90 percent generally
come
from an unknown cause, like an infection or a particular
injury.
And the duration of the pain runs generally from four to
six weeks.
“People don’t
die from chronic back pain.” Wrong! The pain combined
with depression and anxiety in long-term
cases
places sufferers at risk for suicide, which does happen
from time
to time.
“Most back
pain requires surgery.” Myth! On the contrary, under two percent
of patients with back pain need
surgery.
However,
back pain is the third top reason for surgery.
“Only
a small percentage of workers suffer back pain on the job.” Wrong! The top occupational hazard in
the USA
is back
pain.
“Lie down
and rest for back pain.” Au contraire. Contrary to
popular believe, bed rest can hinder
recovery. Health
care
providers recommend remaining active to decrease
down time for patients.
“Men suffer
back pain more than women.” Not! With regards to gender issues
and back
pain, it is a
myth that men
suffer back
pain more than women. In reality, the only main
difference is with secondary pain to disk disorders
during middle
age. However, with regards to race, low back
pain is reported more frequently among Caucasians than
other
races including
African
Americans.
“If a patient’s
pain description lacks a regular, consistent pattern, it’s
probably imagined or
exaggerated.” Myth!
No two people, no two cases are totally 100
percent identical. Activities,
events, pain and people themselves vary from
day to day and
there is no 100 percent correct way to describe
pain in words to fit a perfectly accurate diagnosis.
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