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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.

CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTA chiropractic adjustment is a non-invasive manual therapy-áprocedure in which the chiropractor applies a force to a joint in a specific direction, speed and intensity. -áThe primary goal of an adjustment is to decrease pain, increase motion in a-ájoint and also decrease muscle tightness or spasm.

GRASTON TECHNIQUE

Graston technique is an innovative approach to the treatment of muscles, tendon and ligaments. The technique is performed with stainless steel instruments designed to detect and treat scar tissue build up or chronic inflammation.-á This technique helps to reduce pain and increase range of motion.

CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS

Prescription orthotics look-ásimilar to-áinsoles but are custom made to correct your specific feet imbalances. Properly made orthotics help restore the normal balance and alignment of your body by gently bringing-áyour feet back to a neutral position. Orthotics may help prevent and treat localized foot pain, bunions, hammer toes, arch pain, heel pain, leg pain, knee pain, hip or back pain.-áOrthotics are not all created equally; they should be adapted to your specific needs and feet problems

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage therapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario.-á Registered massage therapist can help you attain a healthier body and mind.-á Whether for rehabilitation or simply relaxation, a massage therapist can help you achieve your health goals.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Naturopathic doctors support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself, focusing on prevention and using natural substances and treatments.

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine involving the insertion of needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect.

YOGA

Yoga can help you learn proper body alignment, breathing techniques and help you regain muscle strength and flexibility.-á For your yoga class schedule, please call our office.

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