Spinecare Topics

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Caring for your Spine
Common Sense Advice

  • Recognize Signs and Symptoms Early
  • Know What to Tell your Doctor
  • Know When to Contact Your Doctor
It may take several weeks for most back pain to resolve.  If you do not experience significant improvement of your back pain within 48-72 hours of its onset, see your physician.  In rare cases, back pain can be the first or only symptom associated with a serious medical condition.  See your doctor immediately if you experience back pain with one or more of the following signs/symptoms:
  • Fever of more than 100.4 F (38C) or higher for more that 48 hours
  • Feel constant or intense pain particularly at night
  • Develop new bowel or bladder problems
  • Associated abdominal pain
  • Associated abnormal pulsations in the abdomen
  • Is the result of a trauma such as a fall or blow to the back?
  • If pain or numbness is experienced in one or more extremities
  • Is associated with extremity weakness
See your doctor within seven days if:
You are currently experiencing back pain and have a history of back pain or cancer.  If you have back pain and are over 50 years of age

See Your Doctor if:
Your back pain has lasted more than six weeks.  You have experienced back pain and have also lost more than 10 pounds within the last six months for no apparent reason.

Understand Your Treatment Options

Persistent back pain requires professional care.  In most situations, even if you require professional spinecare, your attending physician will probably recommend that you continue self-care and exercise.  Inform your attending physician about all treatment approaches you intend to use at home.  This should include traditional and alternative approaches that you are applying or have received for your back.  There are many types of care for the spine.  Review the therapeutic options with your doctor.  Do not hesitate to investigate treatment options yourself which you can bring up and discuss with your doctor.

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