My City Wellness Fall 2021

Wellness

AVOIDING BACK PAIN BY LISA L. GUYOT, MD

Back pain is the second most common reason that

people go to see their doctor; second only to cold or flu symp toms. Those who have experi enced back pain know that it can be debilitating and life-altering. Thankfully, statistics show us that 70-80% of back pain sufferers can get better without surgery within 8-10 weeks. Avoiding an occur rence of back pain would be ideal and will be the topic of this article. I often tell patients that preven tion is the best treatment for avoid ing back pain. I often use the exam ple of changing the oil in your car;

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