7 Mistakes made when dealing with back pain

January 21, 2022

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Struggling with back pain? Find out 7 of the most common mistakes we see in clinic to know what do avoid when dealing with your back pain!

By Leslie Abrahams and Mike Davis, Physiotherapists

Over the next couple of weeks, we are going to be focusing on back pain, posting regular bits of advice on how to manage back pain and debunking the myths that come along with back pain! We would love to answer any questions you might have about back pain, so feel free to get in touch via email, phone or social media with any questions you might have!

Today we are focusing on the 7 most common mistakes you might be making when dealing with pain. Could this be YOU!? Read on to find out if you are making any of these common mistakes…

Mistake number 1

Ignoring the pain, thinking it will go away on its own.

Getting on with things and thinking the pain will go away may eventually work, but it will take a long time if it works. Doing something about your pain will give you a chance to recover much more quickly and reduces the risk of the issue happening again.

Mistake number 2

Trusting in medication, hoping this will resolve the issue.

Whilst it is true that medication can help relieve pain, it won’t treat the real source of the problem. You should see a healthcare professional who can diagnose the problem and advise on a recovery plan.

Mistake number 3

Following the advice of a friend to manage symptoms.

What works for one person will not necessarily work for another. We are all different and our bodies are made up differently. Back pain can come from a number of different sources for a number of different reasons. It is key that you seek professional advice to diagnose the root cause of the problem.

Mistake number 4

Doing exercise that can aggravate the situation.

Whilst exercise is a very important part of recovery and it is important to keep moving, the exercise you are doing should be specific to YOU! Having an understanding of what is actually wrong is crucial to help you make a more informed decision of what exercise would be good for you.

Mistake number 5

Rushing back to regular activities.

Rushing back to your regular activities too quickly can be detrimental to your recovery. Too much stressful activity on the body whilst in a weakened state can escalate your back pain. Take advise from your healthcare professional about when it would be safe to return to your regular activity.

Mistake number 6

Playing it too safe.

Current research suggests that manual therapy and exercise is the best action to take to help recover from back pain. Although it is important to incorporate rest into your recovery, resting for too long may worsen your symptoms.

Mistake number 7

Waiting too long to ask for help.

The longer you wait to ask the right person for help, the longer you suffer. You may also prolong the amount of time it will take to recover. Our advice is to seek professional help ASAP.

Do you think you are making any of these mistakes!? If so, don’t worry you aren’t alone! These are all super common and things we hear in clinic almost on a daily basis. It is rarely too late to get things right. We can still help you!

If you are suffering with back pain, get in touch! The sooner you get it seen to the easier the recovery will most likely be.

We are also hosting a FREE Virtual Back Pain workshop on Monday 9th September 2024 at 6.30pm where you will learn how best to manage your back pain. If this sounds of interest, get in touch! Email info@bucphysio.com or call us on 01753 866 274

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