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Back Pain

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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.

Leaders in the industry, celebrating over 30 years Comprehensive and effective evaluations Unionville Health Centre is well known in the industry for providing comprehensive and effective evaluations for individuals experiencing challenges related to acute and chronic pain, complicated physical conditions, and motor vehicle collisions (MVC).   Having worked alongside physiatrists, lawyers, and insurance companies, we are respected for our integrity and depth of knowledge. Dedicated to empowering Unionville Health Centre provides an array of therapeutic services for individuals experiencing challenges due to serious injuries. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Chan and her associates have used their knowledge and experience to build a team of professionals, including chiropractors, physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, chiropodists, and nutritionists.  We believe that through our multi-disciplinary team, patients are able to reach an optimal level of health that cannot be achieved with just one practitioner. Patient-centered care We always strive to deliver the best patient-centered and evidence-based care. Unionville Health Centre takes pride in being able to offer a variety of services and options beyond what most healthcare facilities provide. Our multi-disciplinary team is dedicated to empowering the individual to their maximum ability.

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