Photo by Austin Distel Do As I Say, Do As I DoBy Dr Khong Lamvichit November 18, 2020 Easy 2 mins This goes out to all the digital nomads and anyone who's low back is hurting from COVID-19 shutdown. I hear you, even if I don't see you. Do These exercises, Decompress, and Do More. Stop sitting and give your back a break.
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Get Your Back, Back To LifeBy Dr Khong Lamvichit on June 17, 2024 Quick 3 mins Overview The most common reason people go to the doctor or miss work and is a leading cause of disability worldwide according to the Mayo Clinic. This condition is so common, Mayo reported people have this at least once. Thankfully preventative measures and proper body mechanics are able to subdue the beast. Also try not worry, surgery is reported to be extremely rare to treat back pain. Symptoms You might experience these signs and symptoms:
When to see your chiropractic doctor When your low back pain does not improve in 1 or 2 weeks. Check in to see your chiropractic doctor for soft tissue and joint restriction relief. Many rare instances, your back pain will be a serious medical problem. Check into an immediate care facility if your back pain:
You could contact your doctor if your back pain:
Check with your primary care doctor if you start having your first bout of back pain after the age of 50, have a history of cancer, osteoporosis, steroid use, or excessive drug and alcohol use. Causes You could experience 2 common types of low back pain. The common sudden onset of back pain lasting no longer than 6 weeks (acute) or the lesser common gradual back pain lasting more than 3 months (chronic). When back pain develops without a cause then your chiropractic or medical doctor will send you for imaging studies that include x rays or MRIs. These conditions are commonly associated with back pain:
Prevention Thankfully a great way to avoid low back pain or preventing recurring injuries is to improve your physical condition and learning proper body mechanics: Here are ways to keep your low back strong and healthy:
At the end of the day, low back pain ranges from mild to serious. The conditions listed are commonly related to low back pain, but not always the primary causes. According to the economist article published on Jan. 18th, 2020, “$88bn are spent annually on low back and neck pain almost as much as $115bn spent on treating cancer.” Keeping these exercises and preventative measures may not reduce the money spent, but could keep you from spending your money. Continue to attempt preventive measures before going to see your chiropractic or medical physician. References:
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