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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.

Dr. Easterling’s specialty and interest include family wellness, treating all ages from babies to the wisest and most senior of our Okanagan residents. She incorporates many different techniques in order to customize her care to suit every individual need. She has also acquired the Certified Extremity Practitioners Diploma, and is therefore highly qualified to treat problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis/golfers elbow, shoulder injuries, ankle/foot sprains/strains, knee and hip problems, tendinosises and arthritis.

Dr. Elizabeth Easterling   
 
“Over the last nineteen years, I have had the pleasure of helping thousands of people suffering from spinal problems, headaches, whiplash injuries, injuries of the extremities and tendinosis, babies with colic and ear infections (the parents were usually the most grateful), children and adults with scoliosis, disc injuries and TMJ problems”.   
      
Dr. Daniel Walker-Delisle is the newest member of our Creative Healing team. His achievements include attaining a Doctorate of Chiropractic from The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (Kinesiologist) from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Walker-Delisle is also certified as a personal trainer with a Certificate of Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Dr. Walker-Delisle’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of as many families and individuals as he can here in the beautiful Okanagan. His goal is to get patients back to their activities of daily living as soon as possible while educating and empowering patients to make lifestyle changes that will see them healthy well into retirement.
 

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