Back pain can be alarming and very painful, here are some facts and useful 10 tips about back pain:
- Back pain is very common, in most cases aren’t caused by a serious problem.
- People who stay active and try to return to normal routine cope better and recover quicker.
- There are lots of things you can do to help yourself.
- Reduce sustained posture, do regular exercise and pace your activities.
- Pain does not necessarily mean harm.
- Take painkillers if needed, pain killers allow you to continue your daily routine.
- If the pain is severe and doesn’t clear up, seek medical help.
- Serious or permanent damage is rare.
- If you have persistent (chronic) pain, accept it, learn about it, learn how to leave with it.
- If surgery is the last option, get an independent opinion from a different specialist and accept it. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/