Top 5 Mistakes When It Comes To Back Pain
Most of us will get back pain at some point in our life and we’ll be wondering what should I do, how long should I wait to see a doctor, or what should I absolutely avoid to prevent making my pain worse? While there is no right or wrong answer to these questions, there are 5 Mistakes to Avoid when it comes to back pain. The RehabZone team of medical and rehabilitation professionals listed the top mistakes to avoid for the best chance of getting pain relief. Mistake #1: Ignoring pain for too long Most episodes of acute pain will resolve within 1-2 weeks, although it’s not a good idea to completely ignore it – especially for too long. Back pain that lasts for more than 3 weeks, losing control of bowel/bladder function, or experiencing fever/chills with back pain, could be a sign of something more serious and warrant seeing a doctor sooner than later. By knowing the cause of your pain, you can address it quickly. The good news is most episodes of back pain can improve with proper...