What to do when you experience lower back pain

LOWER BACK PAIN. THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS FOR IT AND DOCTORS SAY REALLY NEED TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU HAVE IT EXPERTS ESTIMATE 80% OF AMERICANS WILL EXPERIENCE SOME SORT OF BACK PAIN IN THEIR LIFETIME AND RESEARCH FINDS LOWER LOWER BACK PAIN IS THE FIFTH MOST COMMON REASON FOR ALL PRIMARY CARE VISITS MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTOR WILLIAM ROOFIE SAYS THE MOST COMMON CAUSES HAVE TO DO WITH BIOMECHANICS. MOST PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN WILL GET BETTER AND ABOUT SIX WEEKS ON THEIR OWN. MOST PEOPLE EXPERIENCE LOWER BACK PAIN, THEY’LL GET BETTER WITHIN ABOUT SIX WEEKS ON THEIR OWN SO THEY SHOULD DO THINGS3 LIKE RELATIVE REST USE OF HEAT OR ICE USE OF OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS LIKE TYLENOL OR IBUPROFEN. HOWEVER, RELATIVE REST IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH INACTIVITY PATIENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE ACTIVE BUT AVOID THE ACTIVITIES THAT WORSEN THEIR PAIN. ALL RIGHT, SO IF YOU’RE NOT BETTER IN 6 TO 12 WEEKS YOU DO WANT TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. HE SAYS THREE OPTIONS THOUGH IF YOU EXPERIENCE WEAKNESS NUMBNESS OR TINGL

Woman’s Doctor: What to do when you experience lower back pain

There are many reasons for lower back pain. Doctors say to listen to your body.Experts estimate 80% of Americans will experience some sort of back pain in their lifetime. Research finds lower back pain is the fifth most common reason for all primary care visits.Mercy Medical Center Dr. William Raoofi said the most common causes have to do with biomechanics. Most people who experience lower back pain will get better in about six weeks on their own.”So, they should do things like relative rest, use heat or ice, use of over-the-counter medications, like ibuprofen or Tylenol. However, relative rest is important — not to be confused with inactivity. Patients should continue to be active, but avoid activities that worsen their pain,” Raoofi said.If you’re not better in six to 12 weeks, seek medical attention. But don’t wait if you experience weakness, numbness or tingling going down your leg.

BALTIMORE —

There are many reasons for lower back pain. Doctors say to listen to your body.

Experts estimate 80% of Americans will experience some sort of back pain in their lifetime. Research finds lower back pain is the fifth most common reason for all primary care visits.

Mercy Medical Center Dr. William Raoofi said the most common causes have to do with biomechanics. Most people who experience lower back pain will get better in about six weeks on their own.

“So, they should do things like relative rest, use heat or ice, use of over-the-counter medications, like ibuprofen or Tylenol. However, relative rest is important — not to be confused with inactivity. Patients should continue to be active, but avoid activities that worsen their pain,” Raoofi said.

If you’re not better in six to 12 weeks, seek medical attention. But don’t wait if you experience weakness, numbness or tingling going down your leg.