Acute low back pain
Acute back pain happens to most of us at some point in our lives. How we manage it is vital. Acute mechanical back pain is extremely common and the condition invariably responds well to conservative treatment like physiotherapy and exercise. There is increasing evidence to show that avoiding long periods of bed rest and getting moving as soon as possible is the best way of managing an acute onset of pain. So try not to worry – if you do the right things you stand a very good chance of making a great recovery!
Here are some answers to some FAQs:
| IS BED REST STILL THE BEST TREATMENT FOR ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN? Definitely not! Don’t stay in bed unless you absolutely have to – even in the very painf... [ more info ] |
| I DON'T WANT TO MASK THE PAIN WITH MEDICATION IN CASE I DO MORE DAMAGE - IS THIS RIGHT? How you use medication is your personal choice. The body employs pain as a very effective warning sy... [ more info ] |
| WHERE SHOULD I GO FOR ADVICE? Seek help from your doctor or contact us directly for some advice – we are always ready to pro... [ more info ] |
| CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP? In a word, yes! Firstly, you will receive a thorough examination which will help your physiotherapis... [ more info ] |
| WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP EASE THE PAIN? • Use heat (or ice) as a pain-relieving agent. This can take the form of a hot bath (if you can... [ more info ] |
| WHY ARE THERE SO MANY 'EXPERTS' ON BACK PAIN OUT THERE?! Don’t be put off or discouraged by the tales of doom and gloom some of your friends or work co... [ more info ] |