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Back Pain

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Quiz: Do You Understand Back Pain?

Questions
 
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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.

 Chiropractic Care
Specializing in the neck, back, muscle, bone and the nervous systems, Chiropractic treats pain and together with exercise, proper posture and gentle adjustments, recurring pain such as headaches and back aches are eliminated.

Spinal Decompression
The most advanced non-surgical, non-invasive treatment procedure for medical conditions including: herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerated discs, spinal arthritis, sciatica, nerve pain, slipped disc, failed back surgery and other low back pain and neck pain conditions.

Registered Massage Therapy
Our male or female therapists will assessment and use gentle physical mobilization of the soft tissue and joints of the body including: skin, muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules to treat areas of discomfort or an appointment can be booked for general relaxation.

Chiropody (Foot Care and Custom Orthotics)
A chiropodist is a primary healthcare profession specializing in the assessment, treatment and prevention of foot disorders that affect children, adults and seniors with a variety of foot problems.

Physiotherapy
Neck & Back Pain, Sports Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injuries (e.g. Tennis elbow), Arthritis, Post Operative Treatment, Stress Management, Nerve Pain, Whiplash Injuries, Muscle & Tendon Injuries.

Acupuncture
When management of pain is of a particular issue, some patients respond particularly well to this Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 

 


 

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