The Difference Between Acute and Chronic PainPreviously pain was described using the biomedical model with a reductionist view (i.e. pain was derived from a specific physical pathology). Social, psychological and behavioural mechanisms were dismiss

What can cause lower back pain?Most acute low back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning that there is a disruption in the way the components of the back (the spine, muscle, intervertebral discs, and nerves) fit together and move. Some examples of

What are the risk factors for developing low back pain?Anyone can have back pain. Factors that can increase the risk for low back pain include:Age: The first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and back pain bec

Chronic Pain ExplainedChronic pain is on the rise with an estimated 10-20% of the population reporting chronic or recurrent pain.The factors that predict the development of chronic pain following an acute episode of pain do not relate to any 'bio

What are the risk factors for developing low back pain?Beyond underlying diseases, certain other risk factors may elevate one’s risk for low back pain, including:Age: The first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is defined as pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer, even after an initial injury or underlying cause of acute low back pain has been treated.Key Points1. CLBP develops in roughly 5.0% to 10.0% of low back pain c

Slipped (Herniated) DiscWhat is a slipped disc?Your spinal column is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) stacked onto each other. From top to bottom, the column includes seven bones in the cervical spine, 12 in the thoracic spine, and five in

11 Ways to Improve Back PainLike the nearly 80% of Indians who will experience a back problem during their lifetime. For many, the injury is triggered by a strenuous activity, like gardening or weight lifting. Others simply bend down to pick up a p