Back Pain

Over 90% of people experience at least one severe episode of lower back pain at some point in their life. Fortunately, 80% of these episodes resolve spontaneously within two weeks and 95% within one month. During this time, treatment consists of symptomatic care with anti-inflammatory pain medications and activity modification. We ask that patients not engage in activities that are painful but otherwise stay as active as possible. If back pain becomes chronic, then physical therapy is prescribed. For chronic pain, other treatments, such as steroid injections and surgery, are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Back Pain Exercises