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Misconceptions About Back Pain |
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Back pain is very much prevalent in our
society. The causes of back pain mainly lie in the structures of the
lower back like muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and discs. However,
back pain is surrounded by various myths and misconceptions which
develop wrong notions about back pain. Some of the myths related to back
pain are as follows:
Myth- Often people think that back pain would never
happen to them.
Fact- It is really strange to
know that back pain is the leading cause of disability in men over 45
years of age. It is the third most prevalent reason for surgery. It
can happen to children as well as adults. As our age increases we
become more inflexible losing our muscle support, therefore having
back pain. Its one area of pain in almost all sports.
Myth- It is believed that physical laborers owe a
greater risk of back pain.
Reality-This is
absolutely wrong as people leading sedentary lifestyle also have equal
risk of back problem. Office workers or people who sit for long hours
put stress on their back thus causing back pain. To avoid the risk of
back injury always use a chair with proper support and take regular
stretch breaks.
Myth- People think that injury to spine is the only
cause of back pain.
Reality- Natural aging of the discs
brings back pain in to picture. Sudden twisting, lifting or trauma
will result in injuring the muscles surrounding the discs causing back
pain. This pain is aggravated by poor posture, smoking, stress and
other inappropriate work habits.
Myths- Back surgery is believed to be a
dangerous one.
Reality- Back surgery is needed only when
other treatments like medications and physical therapy fail to gain
success in treating the back pain. Back surgery is absolutely safe
with the use of highly accurate imaging systems like MRI and CT and
other microsurgical techniques. This results in precise method of
surgery with speedy recovery and less pain.
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