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Back Pain

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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.

We are Edmonton – Whyte ave Chiropractors that are focused on helping you reach your goals. Whether you are looking to live pain free or complete a triathlon, we are here to help. A chiropractic adjustment (or manipulation) is a technique used to restore normal joint motion, which decreases pain and improves performance. How does it work? Your chiropractor will apply a high velocity (quick), low amplitude (short) “thrust” to a specific joint segment that’s not moving the way it should. You may hear a “pop” or “crack” when you get adjusted — don’t panic! That’s totally normal. That sound is caused by a gas exchange in the joint capsule that occurs as space has been created in the joint. By restoring normal joint motion, the tissues in the area are able to function properly, which decreases pain, improves mobility and increases stability. Chiropractic adjustments can help you with quite a few conditions, including: Lower back pain Sciatica Disc herniations Neck pain Whiplash Headaches Ankle sprains Tennis and golfer’s elbow TMJ/TMD (jaw pain) Scapular dyskinesia (shoulder pain)

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