10 Back Facts Everyone Should Know

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about back pain. A British Journal of Sports Medicine article in 2019 highlighted facts around back pain. These facts included:

1. Persistent back pain can be scary but is rarely dangerous.
2. Getting older is not a cause of back pain
3. Persistent back pain is rarely associated with serious tissue damage
4. Scans rarely show the cause of back pain
5. Pain with exercise and movement doesn’t mean you are doing harm
6. Back pain is not caused by a poor posture
7. Back pain is not cause by a weak core
8. Backs do not wear out and tear with everyday loading and bending
9. Pain flare-ups don’t mean you are damaging yourself
10. Injections, surgery and strong drugs usually aren’t a cure

These are important facts to understand and will go a long way to helping with your back pain.

If you have any concerns or worries about your back then feel free to make contact for an assessment at Canning Physiotherapy in Cork City.