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Considering the fact that the majority or between 70 and 90
percent of the population will experience some sort of back
pain at one time or another, knowledge about back pain
relief is certainly welcome, appreciated and a popular
topic.

One of the best ways to begin learning about back pain
relief is by understanding the basics of back pain: what
causes it, how it’s diagnosed, what treatments are
available, how to manage the pain, etc. And this ebook
will cover the bases for you.

Note that the contents here are not presented from a
medical practitioner, and that any and all health care
planning should be made under the guidance of your own
medical and health practitioners.

The content within only presents an overview of back pain
relief research for educational purposes and does not
replace medical advice from a professional physician.

FACTS vs MYTHS ABOUT BACK PAIN

Let’s begin by learning some facts in order to separate
truth from myth with regards to back pain. First of all,
under one percent of acute lower back pain is the result of
a serious infection or condition like cancer or a spinal
injury. For those under 50, the rate is even lower.




Back pain is the number one disability for those under age
45. And it runs second, after the common cold, as the top
reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United
States.


“There is nothing really wrong with you.” Myth! Chronic
pain sufferers report that doctors generally tell this to
about 90 percent of them and it is incorrect. In reality,
the majority of low back pain cases or some 90 percent
generally come from an unknown cause, like an infection or
a particular injury. And the duration of the pain runs
generally from four to six weeks.


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“People don’t die from chronic back pain.” Wrong! The pain
combined with depression and anxiety in long-term cases
places sufferers at risk for suicide, which does happen
from time to time.

“Most back pain requires surgery.” Myth! On the contrary,
under two percent of patients with back pain need surgery.
However, back pain is the third top reason for surgery.


“Only a small percentage of workers suffer back pain on the
job.” Wrong! The top occupational hazard in the USA is back
pain.
“Lie down and rest for back pain.” Au contraire. Contrary
to popular believe, bed rest can hinder recovery. Health
care providers recommend remaining active to decrease down
time for patients.

“Men suffer back pain more than women.” Not! With regards
to gender issues and back pain, it is a myth that men
suffer back pain more than women. In reality, the only main
difference is with secondary pain to disk disorders during
middle age. However, with regards to race, low back pain is
reported more frequently among Caucasians than other races
including African Americans.

“If a patient’s pain description lacks a regular,
consistent pattern, it’s probably imagined or exaggerated.”
Myth! No two people, no two cases are totally 100 percent
identical. Activities, events, pain and people themselves
vary from day to day and there is no 100 percent correct
way to describe pain in words to fit a perfectly accurate
diagnosis.

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Regards,

Roy Chan,

Senior editor,
http://www.pushbuttonhealthguide.com

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