Back Pain, It's No Fun!

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If you're like thousands of other people, you've experienced back pain at least once in you're life. In a six month span, one in five Canadians will experience back pain; that's an awful lot of people!

Do you know why you have back pain, or is it a sudden occurrence that has just hit you out of the blue?

Chances are if it's sudden, there's been something going on for a while behind the scenes. There are many causes of back pain, here are a few:


  • arthritis
  • poor lifting techniques
  • bulging/herniated disk
  • genetic deformity
  • ligament pull
  • prolonged sitting or standing
  • strained muscle
So what can you do if you are experiencing back pain? There are a variety of options

  • Call a physio and get an appointment- skip the middle man (doctor) who will just send you there anyway. A physio can assess you and figure out what the problem is and then try to fix it.
  • Rest- try to stop doing what caused the pain in the first place and give your body a rest.
  • Drink water- staying hydrated helps your body function better
  • Gentle ROM when you feel ready- on your back, let your knees fall side to side (slowly), gentle pelvic tilts.
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