Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain - How to prevent?

Recommendations for prevention of low back pain:

Try to modify the activity so that it is less likely to strain the back
Interrupt a repetitive task frequently by standing and stretching. This helps to reduce the stress on the back from building up to critical levels
Exercise programmes must be balanced to exercise all parts of the body, including the back.
Exercises should be done frequently in measured doses.

Low Back Pain - Causes and Risk Factors

Low Back Pain - Diagnosis

Low Back Pain - Preparing for surgery

Low Back Pain - Post-surgery care

Low Back Pain - Other Information

Family Medicine,

Internal Medicine,

Pain Management (Acupuncture)

Article contributed by Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Internal Medicine; Department of Family Medicine; Pain Management Service

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