I usually like to make my blog posts about new information or recent health news. NOT TODAY…
After interacting with some patients yesterday, I am reminded that there are many people out there that are misinformed. So, my post today will attempt to try to clear up some myths and misconceptions when it comes to basic back pain issues.
Let me be clear, these are basic issues that everyone should be aware of. It is not a totally encompassing list. Trust me, there are many more things that you should know when it comes to back pain. Stay informed and always do your homework about treatments and your options when it comes to your health care decisions.
NOW LET’S PLAY: FACT or FICTION
1. Bed rest until the pain goes away. This is Fiction. In an acute situation, you may need to rest for the initial healing to begin, but following that it’s better to be active and treat the root of the problem.
2. Apply heat to a recently injured area. This is Fiction. Following an initial injury or pain, the body produces large amounts of inflammation. Inflammation is a good thing initially, it allows your body to bring the proper nutrition to the area to allow for healing. However, too much inflammation can lead to scar tissue formation and make the area more susceptible to future injury.
3. Exercise creates more back pain. This is Fiction. Regular exercise can be preventative in nature provided that you also strengthen the muscles holding the spine in place. In acute situations it may be a good idea to slow down the exercise though until some of the healing has had a chance to take place.
4. Skinny people do not suffer back pain. This is Fiction. Stress and injuries can affect skinny people as well, creating back pain for them. Body weight is less of a factor that muscle tone. Even people who are slightly overweight but with good muscle tone will suffer less pain that a skinny person with poor muscle tone.
5. Back pain is always caused by an injury. This is Fiction. Back pain can be caused by degeneration, infection, disease and other inherited conditions.
6. A firm mattress is best for your back. This is a Fact. The spine needs support in the proper position and very soft beds do not provide that support, allowing undue stress on the spine.
7. Chiropractic can help with back pain. This is Fact. There are numerous research-based studies supporting this as well as thousands of patient testimonials.
I’m sorry if these tips seemed basic or came across as common knowledge. Trust me, there are many people (and medical doctors as well) that continue to spread “old school” myths about basic back pain tips.
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