Back pain consists of any pain, stiffness and/or discomfort in parts of the back ranging from the lower neck to the lower back. Pain in the back can be presented differently based on severity, duration and etiology.
Back pain can be acute or chronic and may present as dull pain or sharp pain or both depending on the cause of the pain. The pain may also be accompanied by neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling and/or weakness in some cases.
The back is classically categorized into three regions of upper back, middle back and lower back.
Types of Back Pain include:
Symptoms of This Condition:
Back Pain
Back Stiffness
Back Discomfort
Acute Pain
Chronic Pain
Dull Pain
Sharp Pain
Numbness
Tingling
Weakness
Common sources include muscle strain, facet or sacroiliac joint irritation, disc injury, and nerve compression. Your pain pattern and the movements that worsen or relieve it help guide diagnosis and a targeted treatment plan.
Common Causes of Condition Include:
Spinal Stenosis
Disc Herniations and Disc Bulge Pain
Postural-related Back Pain
Nerve Roots Impingements
Visceral-referred Back Pain
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Coverage options include most extended health plans, MSP supplementary benefits, ICBC, and Worksafe BC.
At Fulcrum Therapy, we have access to various treatment modalities and tools to bring relief for your back pain.
As you can see, the treatment options for back pain are numerous but we do not expect you to know what will work for you the best. When you make an appointment with one of our practitioners, we perform a thorough history and exam to determine a diagnosis for your specific back pain condition. We discuss your options, explain your diagnosis and ensure your comfort level is prioritized with any type of recommended modality for treatment of your back pain.
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