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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.

North Shore Sports Medicine is a local healthcare provider that has been serving the North Shore community for 30 years. Their vision is to be a cornerstone healthcare business that helps their staff, practitioners, and the people of the North Shore live happier, healthier, more active, and fulfilled lives. What sets North Shore Sports Medicine apart is their team-based approach to healthcare, which focuses on helping individuals live better lives. They offer longer appointments to ensure that patients have enough time with their practitioners and receive personalized care to help them get back to living their best lives. North Shore Sports Medicine provides a range of services to cater to the diverse needs of their patients. These services include physiotherapy, registered massage therapy (RMT), chiropractic care, dietician consultations, acupuncture, Pilates, naturopathic medicine, kinesiology (physio-led gym visits), GLA:D (a program for hip and knee osteoarthritis), and concussion care. The clinic also offers convenient options for patients, such as direct billing to extended healthcare plans, ICBC and WSBC claims, in-home physiotherapy, telehealth services, and online booking for appointments. If you require any of these services or have specific healthcare needs related to sports injuries, rehabilitation, or overall wellness, North Shore Sports Medicine aims to provide comprehensive care to meet your needs.

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