In the recent years, there has been a notable rise in the number of people suffering from neck and back pain. There are several reasons which trigger pain in lower back and neck. Back pain has become a part of the human conditions just like the common cold. As a matter of fact, every other person you meet might complaint of acute pain in back at some or the other point in life. Getting timely and effective back and neck pain treatment is important to ensure healthy lifestyle.
Fortunately, most people suffering from back pain find respite with time. It has been discovered that near about fifty percent patients will find relief from back pain within two weeks and ninety percent within span of three months.
While most cases of pain in back are self-limited, chances are that approximately five to ten percent cases will become chronic. According to studies conducted, it has been established that chronic pain in back and neck accounts for ninety percent of the healthcare expenses.
Many different types of structures in the neck and back can trigger pain. There are smaller nerves which innervate the spine itself and larger nerve roots that go right down to the legs. The large paired muscles of the back might be strained, and the joints, ligaments and bones might be injured.Back pain treatment helps relieve the condition of a patient.
Generally, pain does not indicate that there is any kind of damage to the actual tissues. Even if a patient experiences severe pain, it does not mean there is an ongoing damage to tissue. Mostly pain triggers because of inflammation, particularly in the acute phase and lasts for two weeks to four months.
Dr. Erik Bendiks has been practicing as an orthopedic surgeon for more than a decade. Back and neck pain treatment recommended by him can alleviate the condition of a person.
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