Low Back Pain Management - A Few Tips from Steve Riley, DPT

Low Back Pain (LBP) is the most common type of pain reported in the US. The good news is that most LBP will either resolve or improve markedly within 6 weeks. The not-so-good news is that back pain is often recurrent, meaning that it can return down the road. Things like using good posture/body mechanics, moving/exercising, and managing weight can be helpful in decreasing the likelihood of a recurrence. In certain cases, seeing a healthcare provider earlier might be necessary to expedite the recovery process. The Mayo Clinic recommends early treatment IF pain is severe—even at rest, spreads down the leg, or is accompanied by numbness/tingling or unplanned weight loss.

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