Back Pain Myths You’ve Been Told By Doctors, friends and relatives – that aren’t true and keep you in pain
Myth #1 – Bed Rest is the Best Way to Treat Back Pain
Many people believe that back pain can be treated by simply resting in bed. But this is not usually a long-term solution for common back pain problems, like sciatica or lower back pain.
Bed rest may help on the rare occassion help back pain go away, but it won’t fix the problem long-term. In nearly all cases, it will come back again, and often gets worse the more time passes.
That’s why you need to get expert help to address the root cause of your back pain, so you aren’t trapped continually treating the symptoms.
Back pain sufferers are often led to believe that medication is the only solution because this is usually the first response from doctors. While medications can provide short-term relief or reduce swelling, they don’t actually treat the underlying cause of back pain and can have dangerous side effects.
Moreover, even if these symptoms are relieved through medication use, back pain will inevitably return once those medications wear off. Therefore, back pain sufferers should look for more holistic solutions that target their back issues head-on.
Myth #3 – Back Pain is a Part of Getting Old
Back pain isn’t a part of getting old, and the vast majority of people don’t have to manage pain for the rest of their lives.
I’ve worked with people in Hartlepool suffering from back pain for over 15 years and seen full recoveries despite patients having years (even DECADES) of constant back problems.
Myth #4 – Sciatica Can Only be Treated With Surgery
Surgery isn’t the only treatment option for sciatica, and many back pain sufferers are finding relief through natural pain relief solutions.
Physiotherapy is a proven, and safe way to give you relief from sciatica pain without the risk of surgery.
This is why you’ve not got results from the stretches you’ve been given by your doctor, or seen on YouTube – you’re not doing them right, or they aren’t the right exercises for you.
It’s also important not to push yourself too hard during a stretch as this can cause more harm than good. Ensure you warm up first and always consult a qualified physiotherapist or medical practitioner before attempting any new stretches or exercises. Doing so will help ensure your safety and increase the chances of successful recovery from back issues.
Over the years, I’ve worked with patients who have overcome back pain in their 50s, 60s, and beyond, becoming far more mobile and being able to live an active, pain-free life.
Your age might give you a higher chance of aches and pains, but that does not mean that you have to accept back pain in later life.
This simply isn’t true – and I appreciate how frustrating it can be when someone tells you that the only way to relieve back pain and sciatica is by taking powerful drugs.
A lot of patients come to me because they are desperate for a life without reliance of pills, and they’ve heard success stories from friends and family members who’ve achieved natural pain relief and improve their mobility for their back.
With a variety of drug-free treatment options including massage, stretches, exercises, acupuncture, orthotics, and simple lifestyle improvements, back pain is often drastically reduced, if not completely eliminated.
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