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Quiz: Do You Understand Back Pain?

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1

Lumbar back pain is the most common type of back pain.

Explanation:

Back pain symptoms can be mild or severe, and cervical (neck pain), thoracic (middle back pain), lumbar (lower back pain) or tailbone/sacral (coccydynia). Lumbar back pain is the most common type.

2

Back pain isn't caused by medical problems involving the gallbladder or kidneys.

Explanation:

Back pain can come from muscles, bones, joints or nerves. It can also be caused by medical problems involving the gallbladder, aorta, kidneys or pancreas.

3

Scoliosis is a back condition but it doesn't cause back pain.

Explanation:

Back pain causes include injury or activity, arthritis, back strain, sciatica, poor posture, aging and scoliosis.

4

Back pain symptoms include pain that radiates down your leg.

Explanation:

Back pain symptoms include shooting or stabbing pain, pain that radiates down the leg, muscle aches, pain that worsens when you walk, lift something, bend or stand, and pain that improves when you recline.

5

Most patients with back pain will require surgery.

Explanation:

In most cases, back pain will resolve on its own with treatment at home and over-the-counter medications. Some patients benefit from spinal traction, a physiotherapy technique that applies a longitudinal stretch to the reachable joints and soft tissues that is commonly used on the cervical, lumbar spine and thoracic spine. Surgery is not usually recommended.

Apex Physiotherapy & Chiropractic is a family-owned and operated business established in 2016 in Pickering ON. Our mission is to provide honest, high quality care to all of our patients, rooted in the best available evidence and research, in a personable and comforting fashion. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care for our patients, beginning with a thorough assessment and subsequent high-quality treatments, with the aim of improving our patient’s health and getting them back to their regular activities. Our experienced practitioners use a variety of treatment techniques dependent on the patient’s presentation, and our interdisciplinary approach fosters an environment of collaboration, to provide optimal care for your needs. Contact info, office address, office phone number, office contact, and informational video upon services for (Apex Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Pickering) L1V 1C1, ON at HealthChoicesFirst.com

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