Here are 9 of the most common questions people ask to Ease Lower Back Pain

Who gets low back pain?

What causes low back pain?

What are symptoms of low back pain?

What are treatment options for low back pain?

Should I rest fully when I have back pain?

Are there home remedies for low back pain?

Do I need an X-Ray or MRI?

I have back pain, do I need surgery?

What if my back pain isn’t getting better?

Who gets low back pain?

The easy answer to this is everyone gets lower back pain! That’s because 80% of people will experience at least one episode of low back pain in their lives. Most of these epidodes start out when people are between the ages of 30 and 50. This is often why people aged 40+ years old are often dealing with low back pain symptoms, especially if the problem was never resolved.

What causes low back pain?

The most common cause of low back pain is generally a mechanical issue, such as a muscle strain or a joint irritation, these are also known as musculoskeletal pai). Unfortunately, most of the time there is no underlying cause or structural damage (identified on X-Ray or MRI).

What are symptoms of low back pain?

Low back symptoms can differ from individual to individual. It could be more of a localized problem, such as the feeling of a throb or an ache in the back itself or a muscle soreness or feeling of pressure. Low back symptoms can even radiate and feel like a weakness in the legs and feet, or some tingling or burning anywhere down the leg or foot.

What are treatment options for low back pain?

There are many forms of treatment available for this issue, from physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care and much more. Sometimes making simple lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, losing weight to take pressure off the spine, and even smoking cessation can help improve symptoms as well.

Should I rest fully when I have back pain?

It is a common misconception that we must rely on bed rest to get rid of back pain. This is actually something that can slow down the recovery, as being in bed all day can increase stiffness and pain. It is actually better to move within your comfortable tolerance – so keep moving as much as you are comfortable with, avoiding movements that really trigger pain or symptoms, such as lifting, bending or twisting.

Are there home remedies for low back pain?

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Jason Bellefleur is a multi-award-winning physiotherapist. Most recently, he was recognized as a 2016 Ottawa Forty Under 40 recipient and received numerous awards from the Orléans Chamber of Commerce (the 2011 Young Business Person of the Year, the 2012 Healthcare Professional of the Year and the 2014 Business Person of the Year awards). Jason is proud to be an Orléans resident and to raise his family in a bilingual community. He enthusiastically promotes local business within the Orléans area and frequently supports and participates in local events. Jason was recognized for his community involvement by receiving the Orleans 150 Community Builder award in 2017 by Ottawa-Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde. Jason firmly believes in high-quality one-on-one physiotherapy interventions. His treatment approach emphasizes hands-on intervention, continued client education, and active involvement by the individual to help them reach their full potential. By opening a clinic that offers 'Higher Standards of Care,' Jason wants his patients to feel confident that they receive the highest level of patient care available. As a result, he is also preventing injury and helping to improve their health and well-being.