In my post today on back pain relief am going to be telling
you facts and myths about back pains and some things you can do about relieving yourself of back pain
More than 70 to 90 percent of our population experience some sort of back pain at one time or another. so a good knowledge of back pain relief will be of benefit to you.here
are some facts and myths you need to know..
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, less than 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.
now this are some of the steps you can take in other to get back pain relief
Where To Go For Pain Relief
Where to go for a diagnosis about back pain can include your
family doctor, the emergency room, an orthopedic surgeon, a
naturopathic specialist, a rheumatologist , an occupational
therapist, a physiotherapist, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, a massage therapist, an osteopath and a chronic pain heath care provider. And here is a brief overview of each.
FAMILY DOCTOR – This is a popular beginning point for many seeking back pain relief. Although family doctors generally do not have extensive orthopedic backgrounds nor sufficient time to schedule complete histories and examinations during regular hectic weekdays, they are often able to do preliminary testing and assessment. Their blood tests and general knowledge of your health and basic back care can help them point you to further resources and places for following up, especially if they deem the case an emergency. And hopefully your family doctor will be at the center or helm of your pain relief management so that all testing, treatments,office visits, etc. are coordinated and not left to chance, and also so that patient care is optimized.
EMERGENCY ROOM – When a family or general doctor is not available, some symptoms may warrant an emergency room visit. The following list of symptoms, though not limited, is what most often sends people to the emergency room for back pain relief; a major injury or trauma, history of osteoporosis,steroid medications or cancer, severe pain, fever, aggressive or quick weight loss for no known reason.
The degree of suggested seriousness in the symptoms may
determine how quickly a person is seen in the emergency
room, with the more serious cases seen quicker.
Emergency room procedures can involve history and
examination assessments and a series of blood, urine and
other tests. Additionally the emergency room physician may
recommend a consult with a specialist while you are there. Or
they may recommend you to your family doctor or other
treatment facility for follow up, depending upon their results.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON – Orthopedic medicine in a nutshell deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Surgeons in this field offer treatment for fractures, strains, arthritis, dislocations and other related problems throughout the entire body. And their treatments vary with surgery and non-surgical health care; structure repair, joint replacement, arthroscopy or the examination and possible treatment of the interior of a joint, like the knee, using a type of endoscope inserted into the joint through a small incision.
Likewise, they coordinate healing activities during healing and pain relief stages. Note that some orthopedic surgeons
specialize: in the area of back pain relief, a specialist based in
spinal practice may be advisable.
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