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What’s Holding You Back?
Most people will
experience back pain at some point in their lives.
Chances are if you are reading this article on this
website, you are an athlete or now one who has
suffered from back pain. What does one do, who does
one see, how do you know when to seek care for your
low back pain?
Is your back pain
holding you back from optimal performance on the
track? Take this quiz and find out.
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1.
Do you experience recurring back pain
that comes and goes every month?
2.
Do you experience daily or weekly back
pain?
3.
Do you miss out on sports or physical
activities as a result of back
pain?
4.
Do you believe there is no effective
treatment for back pain?
5.
Are you concerned that treatment for
back pain might not be covered by your
benefits
plan or provincial health plan?
6.
Have you taken a pain reliever for more
than three days in a row to treat back
pain.
7.
Are you worried about what a diagnosis
might mean if you visit a health
professional.
8.
Do you hope that your back pain will go
away on its own?
9.
Are you too busy to seek treatment for
your back
pain?
10.
Do you just tough it out when you
experience back pain? |
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If you answered “yes” to four or more of the
questions or “yes” to questions 9 or 10, you are
probably avoiding dealing with back pain that is
either limiting your life or athletic performance.
So if you experience back pain that restricts your
activities and lasts for more than three or four
days, stop holding back and visit a health
professional. Current thinking suggests that a
multi-modal approach is the best to tackle
uncomplicated back pain. A combination of specific
therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, together
with minimizing or eliminating the triggers of your
pain are often successful in getting patients back
to normal.
Read what these world
class athletes had to say. Perdita Felicien,
World Champion and Olympian in sprint hurdles says
“As a full-time athlete, I rely on my body to make a
living, so it always has to be at its best.
Chiropractic care is an important part of keeping me
in the best condition so I can perform at an optimal
level.” Daniel Lgali, World Champion
and Olympic Gold Medalist in wrestling says
“Chiropractic care has reduced my recovery time from
injuries and lessened my susceptibility to injury. I
would recommend a physical assessment and
chiropractic maintenance to anyone who is serious
about their sport.”
Good luck and have a
great season! Dr. Erin A. White.
If you have any
questions or concerns regarding any thing to do with
chiropractic therapy, call Dr. Erin White
(519-332-4222) or email
info@drwhite.ca
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