Now, before you all jump on MY back - let me explain...
When it comes to back pain, only a very small number (<5%) of cases are attributable to a specific cause such as spinal pathology or nerve root pain. The vast majority of back pain (~95% of cases) is classed as "non specific".
NOW - this is *NOT* to say that your pain doesn't exist! Far from it... however the back is a complex mechanism and most cases of pain can come from a simple sprain of a ligament or strain of a muscle, or an irritation of an intervertebral disc or joint. The point is - it's usually extremely difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.
Unless you've been involved in recent trauma (fall / car crash etc), or have been diagnosed with a specific condition - putting you in the 5% of cases with an attributable cause, it's almost impossible to say what's causing the pain.
Many of you will likely have experienced a fall or some sort of injury earlier in life and you'll likely have uttered the phrase "...and it's never been the same since" (sounding familiar?!? )
When it comes to chronic (long term) pain, sometimes the receptors in our body that detect pain can malfunction and continue sending pain signals long after the original injury has healed. It's kinda like muscle memory... Ever learned to ride a bike? Play a musical instrument? Can type like a total ninja?!
It's likely that even if you haven't done that activity for a while, you will pick it up again easily as your motor skills have been honed and neural pathways for that particular movement have been strengthened.
Chronic pain can be similar. The body is simply very good at and used to sending those pain signals to the brain, which can lead to compensatory movement patterns and avoidance of certain moves or physical activity.
This is why, when dealing with back pain, it is vitally important to continue with life as normal as much as you can. Continue working and continue with active daily activities to keep the back, spine and body healthy and nourished.
By working with an Exercise Professional, you can be guided safely through exercises, building and restoring correct movement patterns and functionality and "retraining" the body to understand that it *is* able to move in a positive and pain free way. #ThePosturePractice #BackPain #ChronicPain #AcutePain #BustingTheMyths #BackPainMyths #ExerciseProfessional #ExerciseSpecialist #NothingStructurallyWrong
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