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Chronic back pain that won't quit — a physio's fix that isn't rest
Written by Janne Sakkinen•OMT Physical Therapist, University Instructor•Updated 2024-07-24
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Gold Mine DataDrawing on national treatment guidelines, Janne covers spinal anatomy, classifies low back pain (non-specific, sciatica, and serious/red-flag causes), lists factors that slow healing, and explains the direct-access physiotherapy assessment process, pain medication use, sleep, stress and daily-life recommendations.
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Eight out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, and it's very common for episodes of back pain to recur. I've had back pain myself, and I know how to live with it when it occurs, and later you'll get great tips on how to cope with back pain when it occurs. Back pain is a bit like a cold, and certain factors contribute to its prevalence. In this video I'll present how back pain can be treated and what factors underlie back pain. The material for this video is based on a guide, and the link is down in the description.
The back is an incredibly resilient superstructure of the body, and it's something you should use and maintain. The back structure includes seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, and five lumbar vertebrae, and there is also the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone). Between the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae there are intervertebral discs, which are gel-like masses whose purpose is to act as shock absorbers and enable spinal movement. The vertebrae of the spine are connected to each other through facet joints, and the orientation of these joints changes as you go down from the cervical to the lumbar spine - facet joints stabilize spinal movement.
Changes in the structures of the spine are inevitable as we age, much like wrinkles - we can't determine someone's health solely based on wrinkles. Similarly, for example, concerning the lumbar spine, an MRI reveals a significant number of findings that are entirely normal - if a client's imaging findings align with their symptoms, then it becomes relevant.
Low back symptoms - pain, muscle tension and stiffness - are localized between the lower ribs and the buttock creases; often radiating symptoms may occur in the lower extremity such as tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness. This indicates irritation of a nerve root originating from the spine - in this case it's good to investigate during a physio consultation whether there is a way to reduce the irritation of the lower extremity nerve through some means. ---
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Q: What clinical topics are covered in "Chronic back pain that won't quit — a physio's fix that isn't rest"?
Drawing on national treatment guidelines, Janne covers spinal anatomy, classifies low back pain (non-specific, sciatica, and serious/red-flag causes), lists factors that slow healing, and explains the direct-access physiotherapy assessment process, pain medication use, sleep, stress and daily-life recommendations.
Q: How are the instructions in "Chronic back pain that won't quit — a physio's fix that isn't rest" applied to cervical and musculoskeletal rehabilitation?
The video demonstrates specific movement patterns and clinical exercise progressions: Eight out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, and it's very common for episodes of back pain to recur. I've had back pain myself, and I know how to live with it when it occurs, and later you'...
Q: When should you seek an OMT physical therapy consultation for symptoms related to this topic?
If symptoms relating to "Chronic back pain that won't quit — a physio's fix that isn't rest" persist for more than 1–2 weeks, interfere with sleep or daily function, an in-person OMT evaluation is recommended to identify the root cause and ensure proper rehabilitation.
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