The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have created a great document busting myths around back pain. The link to the full article can be found here:
https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/back-pain/back-pain-myth-busters
These are some of the key messages:
- Keep moving if you can! Evidence show it is best to return to activity and work as soon as you are able
- Back pain shouldn’t stop you from exercising. Even using weights appropriately can improve your pain
- A scan will often not be useful in diagnosing your back pain. Research shows that findings on scans do not always correlate with people’s symptoms
- The amount of pain you are in rarely equates to the level of damage. Pain is a complex experience affected by a large range of factors. See our recent blog post on pain for more information
At Severn Physiotherapy, we can offer you a home visit to discuss your back pain and how to manage it. Click here for details of how to contact us.
