The Best Treatment For Back Pain (SIMPLE 3-STEP FIX!)

🧐 What is the "best" treatment for back pain?

What 3 steps should you take after you hurt your back?

Today's in-depth 12-min video has the answers!

Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the USA. Athletes are particularly at risk (especially in certain sports.)

🤓 So what does science say? What's the "best treatment"?

The 2011 study, "Treatment Options for Low Back Pain in Athletes", analyzed over 20 treatments for LBP (to find the best options for athletes.)

The conclusion?

To quote the authors:

"Despite the high prevalence of low back pain and the significant burden to the athletes, there are few clearly superior treatment modalities."

🤷‍♂️ Why Traditional Options Don't Work So Well:

The study examined the efficacy of several treatment options and found that:

There is no clear "winner" for fixing back pain
Most modalities have no evidence they even work(versus resting)

🔬 The Methods Examined Included:

Laser
Steroids
Opiods
Massage
Ultrasound
Cold vs Heat
Muscle relaxants
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
Manipulation: Chiropractic, Osteopathic, Manual Physical
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Bracing/lumbar supports
Anti-depressants
Back schools
Acupuncture
Injections
Therapy
Traction
Exercise

🙊 The Final Conclusion?

"The treatments available are broad...but very few treatment modalities have evidence of efficacy."

🤦‍♂️ The reason that most of these treatments are not very effective is:

They don't take a systems approach
Most are based on theory and not experience
Too much responsibility is put on the therapist to "fix" the patient

Do any of these methods help people with back pain?

Absolutely!

Depending on the skill of your doctor or therapist you may find some relief. People do get some help from visiting their chiropractor, physical therapist, or acupuncturist.

😬 But, overall. it can be very "hit-or-miss".

The bottom line is: this 2011 study demonstrates, many people are left frustrated and dissatisfied with traditional options.

It's time for something better.

👀 Where To Look When Traditional Methods Fail:

Science informs traditional methods (and science is great)...but it doesn't always have all the answers.

More often than not, solutions to problems come from those "in the trenches" rather than those in the lab.

So, what do those in the trenches say?

What are the "best treatments" for back pain?

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