What Causes Back Pain and How Is It Typically Treated?

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 Neurosurgeon, discusses what back pain is and how it is typically treated.

 Neurosurgeon, discusses what back pain is and how it is typically treated.

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Featuring Dr. Ramesh Sahjpaul, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Neurosurgeon

Duration: 1 minute, 14 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Ramesh Sahjpaul, Neurosurgeon, Vancouver, BC

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Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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1

9 out of 10 people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.

2

Back pain is not typically treated surgically.

3

Typically back pain is caused by soft tissue injury such as muscle spasms, muscle tension and inflammation of the joints.

4

Treatment of back pain can involve such things like rest, anti-inflammatories, hot/cold packs, massage, acupuncture and physiotherapy.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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