Simple Guide to Back Pain

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An estimated 60-80% of people in the UK are affected by back pain at some point in their lives. A Simple Guide to Back Pain examines why back pain is such a widespread problem and takes you through the various management approaches you may encounter.

WHAT HAPPENS NORMALLY?
Pain is our body's way of telling us that something is wrong. It works as an alarm system; a signal to tell us to stop doing something that may be harmful to us, and in this way protects us from dangerous situations. For this reason, pain should always be taken seriously.

THE BASICS
Back pain is not a disease in itself. It is a collection of symptoms that signifies something is wrong. If managed properly, back pain can resolve within a matter of days or weeks.

WHY ME?
If you or someone you know suffers, or has suffered, from back pain, you are by no means alone. Back pain is very common. In the UK, almost half of all adults suffer from back pain that lasts for at least a day each year.

SIMPLE SCIENCE
Pain transmission (or nociception) is the series of events that takes place in our bodies that allow us to feel and react to pain. It is a very complex process.

MANAGING BACK PAIN
The degree to which your back pain impinges on your way of living depends on a number of factors: how severe your back pain is, how long it persists, how active a life you lead and how old you are.