Back pain is very common and normally gets better over a few days or weeks.
Although the pain may last longer than a few weeks, or may come and go, this does not mean your back problem is serious
Back pain is rarely due to serious disease or damage
Your spine is one of the strongest parts of your body and is surprisingly difficult to damage
It responds as any other joint would, think ankle sprain. We worry because we can’t see it like we can see an ankle though.
The amount of pain felt is not related to the amount of damage – think of a paper cut
Scans correlate poorly with symptoms. Most people without low back pain have changes on scans and x-rays which do not cause any pain at all
With the right information, support and treatment, most people can manage their own back pain
Maintaining and then gradually increasing your daily activity can help you to recover sooner. Return to movement and work as soon as possible improves recovery
Exercise is the best treatment. And long term getting strong is key
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