Other sites in our network: What's on TV | Now | Pick Me Up | Puzzles and Prizes
Branding_print

Dr Kevin Freedman, sports medicine specialist, on coping with back pain

Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

'The majority of non-specific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds to two to five days of rest and pain medications (anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen or aspirin), followed by a gradual return to activities. Medications may be needed to reduce muscle spasms.
Physical therapy is often prescribed to instruct the patient on proper body mechanics (such as good posture and lifting correctly) and to improve strength and flexibility in the spine, abdomen, and legs.'
Dr Kevin Freedman, sports medicine specialist, Bryn Mawr Surgical Center, Philadelphia, USA

Average rating:

3 out of 5 star rating

Please leave a comment, tip or story in the box below

No comments

Add a comment

Please enter the characters in the image:

IPC Media Limited, owner of goodtoknow.co.uk, will collect your personal information solely to process your request


Lose weight quickly with the goodtoknow diet club

Enter your details below to get a free diet profile

weight

height

age

sex


Win! Gok Wan's new book

Win! Gok Wan's style guide

Look your best with the style guru's new guide, Work Your Wardrobe

Enter competition


Health

Menopause quiz

Menopause quiz

How much do you know about the menopause? Take our quick quiz to test your knowledge




Today's health poll

What are your energy levels like?


  • Really low, I'm always exhausted 47%
  • It vaires depending on what I've eaten or how much sleep I've got 50%
  • Pretty good, I have quite a lot of energy 3%