Clinicians explain common triggers and misconceptions about back pain
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Back pain can follow an unusually active day or too much sitting, clinicians say. Osteopath Hannah Whitcombe says the previous day’s activity may matter more than time spent in bed. Physiotherapist Antony Bush says half the cases of back pain he sees have several contributing causes. He also argues that holding a rigidly upright posture for hours can create tension in certain muscles; a relaxed, adaptable posture may be more helpful. The World Health Organization reports that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with cases projected to rise to more than 800 million by 2050, largely as populations grow and age. Experts also link back pain with prolonged stress, which osteopath Emma Hayward says can cause contractions in connective tissue in the back that may become “sticky and tethered” over time, so even minor strains can set off an acute episode. Bush says MRI findings often do not correlate with the degree of pain, and disc bulges can appear in people with no pain. Physiotherapist Neil O’Connell says changes seen on scans largely reflect natural ageing, and international clinical guidelines say imaging should not be routinely used for back pain. Musculoskeletal physiotherapist Mindy Cairns says pain that does not appear mechanical can sometimes stem from another issue, such as endometriosis, and may lead her to refer someone for further investigation if she is not 99% certain of a mechanical cause. She also says fear of pain can be learned, while osteopath Alison Durant says understanding pain and learning to view it differently can help improve confidence in movement. https://wallstreetturkish.com/en/experts-on-why-your-back-hurts-and-what-to-do-about-it-32345
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