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Back pain is a potentially debilitating condition that affects a remarkably high percentage of Canadians. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, 4 of every 5 Canadian adults will experience back pain at least once in their lives and, according a 2012 survey conducted by the Ontario Chiropractic Association, almost 20 per cent of Ontarians reported that their back problems were chronic. While back pain is most often caused by muscle/ligament strains or disc degeneration, there are a number of other possible causes. However, regardless of the cause, pain is the common denominator. If you or someone you know is suffering with back pain, the following tips might help make coping that much easier:
If you’ve been suffering with back pain, the above tips can certainly help make your day-to-day experience more tolerable. Just keep in mind that every person and every type of back pain is different and what works for one person may not necessarily work for you. Also, while managing pain is important for getting through the day, focusing on the root cause or causes rather than just the symptoms is the key to ensuring that the condition doesn’t persist or even get worse. Need help? Don’t hesitate to let us know. Remember, at Physiomed…Healthier Starts Here.
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