LIVING WITH BACK PAIN

In most instances, individuals with low back pain will improve over a two- to six-week period. The goal is to minimize recurrences and, while being in good physical condition does not prevent all back pain episodes, it will make the resolution of those episodes easier. If you smoke, stop. Smoking is a predisposing factor for back pain. If you are overweight, get into shape. Obesity does not cause back pain, but it does make it harder to heal. (No particular diet is known to prevent episodes of low back pain.) Bottom line, pay attention to your body and exercise, eat right and maintain a healthy life style.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Low back pain is a common problem and rarely associated with a severe illness.
• The vast majority of individuals heal back pain by remaining active and taking pain-relieving drugs.
• About 50 percent of individuals are healed in a week or two; over 90 percent are resolved in eight weeks.

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