Are You Helping or Hurting Your Back Pain?

Back pain affects virtually all adults throughout their lives. But the good news is that 90 percent of acute cases of back pain can be resolved in four to six weeks with proper treatment. Answer these questions to see if you’re properly treating your back pain and get personalized tips.

Begin The Assessment
Question 1 OF 4:

When you’re in pain, do you stay active?

A

Yes, I do low-impact exercises like swimming or stretching while experiencing back pain.

B

Yes, I exercise like normal, also incorporating high-impact exercises like running or weight lifting.

C

No, I don’t exercise while experiencing back pain.
Question 2 OF 4:

What is your favorite tool for managing back pain?

A

Heat/cold packs

B

Shoe insoles

C

Back corsets/belts
Question 3 OF 4:

What are your go-to medications for managing back pain?

A

Acetaminophen

B

Muscle relaxants

C

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen

D

Opioids (narcotics)
Question 4 OF 4:

Do you sit for most of your workday?

A

Yes, my job keeps me sitting most of the day.

B

I try to get up and walk when I can, but breaks end up being few and far between.

C

I work a job that allows or requires me to move, and spend most of my day standing.

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