Unfortunately, low back pain can be among the most difficult and frustrating problems for an orthopedic surgeon to treat. The topic of low back pain is endless in scope, and diverse in breadth. This week s feature will focus of offering resources for the reader to better understand this problem. Because low back pain can be difficult to treat, a better understanding of the causes of this problem will assist patients in their recovery from pain. The most frustrating aspect in treating low back pain is that there is no magic bullet.
Most individuals recover adequately by simply avoiding strain to the back.
People often find help from ice, heat, and pain relievers. If the basic steps do not alleviate back pain, the next step is to seek medical evaluation. Depending on the symptoms and the length of the problem, your physician can properly organize a treatment schedule. Second, you have to understand that back pain is often not an quick or easy fix. Pills usually will not solve your problem, but more labor intensive activities such as exercises often will alleviate pain.