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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.

ABOUT UTHRIVE We Are Here To Help U Located in the heart of the Beltline district of downtown Calgary, Uthrive is a unique, multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to helping people of all ages and from all walks of life achieve their wellness goals. ​ Founded in 2008, Uthrive is one of the longest-standing clinics in downtown Calgary, offering a comprehensive range of specialized services, including chiropractic, acupuncture, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and manual osteopathic therapy. At Uthrive, we believe in the power of holistic care and practice a personalized approach, working with you, step by step, to identify and treat your unique health concerns. We strive to create a safe, supportive, and inviting environment that encourages our patients to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. ​ Our practitioners work closely together to provide the best possible care for every patient at Uthrive. Our goal is to design a customized treatment plan that helps you get back to feeling your best as soon as possible. Whether it’s chiropractic, acupuncture, or any other services we offer, you can trust you are getting the best care in Calgary.

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