{"id":953,"date":"2017-10-27T14:39:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/?p=953"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:09:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:09:28","slug":"why-wont-my-back-injury-get-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/why-wont-my-back-injury-get-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Won\u2019t My Back Injury Get Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Injuries to the spine aren\u2019t that uncommon, and oftentimes minor back injuries will heal on their own with rest and a conservative care plan. However, sometimes spine pain can linger, and it may leave you wondering why your back pain won\u2019t just go away. Today, we explain some common reasons why your back injury isn\u2019t healing, and how you can help it get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lingering Back Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a look at five reasons why your back problems aren\u2019t going away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Continuing To Overstress<\/strong> \u2013 Back injuries like strains and sprains best heal with rest and hydration, but a number of people just assume that they can go on with their everyday life like normal and the problem will resolve. If you continue to stress and strain the area, it\u2019s not going to be able to fully heal. Take a day off work, or skip that intermural volleyball game this week and give your spine the rest it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Too Much Rest<\/strong> \u2013 On the flip side, giving your spine too much rest after an injury can actually inhibit healing. Your body needs rest, but it also needs exercise and strength training to improve muscle groups in the areas that are recovering. By strengthening areas that are weakened, not only can you help the area heal faster, but you can decrease the likelihood of a subsequent injury to the same location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Misdiagnosis<\/strong> \u2013 Another reason why you may not be experiencing pain relief is because you aren\u2019t treating the true source of pain. If you just google your symptoms, you may incorrectly diagnose your pain as a pinched nerve, when it\u2019s actually caused by a herniated disc<\/a>. Back injuries can have similar symptoms but be caused by different underlying issues, so if you want to ensure you have a correct diagnosis after an injury, swing into a spine specialist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Too Many Medications<\/strong> \u2013 Pain medications are good at masking pain, but they do very little to actually treat the underlying problem. Anti-inflammatory agents can help treat problems caused by inflammation in the spine, but if it\u2019s caused by an actual injury, they won\u2019t fix the true problem. Pain medications are like putting a bucket under a leaky spot in the roof. They help control the problem, but nothing is going to get better in the long run until you patch the hole in your roof. Medications can help, but they shouldn\u2019t be your only treatment plan when dealing with spine pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Inadequate Medical Treatment<\/strong> \u2013 In some cases, spine pain won\u2019t go away until a medical professional has intervened. We can get you set up with the best conservative care plan, or we can talk about your minimally invasive surgical options. If you feel like you\u2019ve tried everything for your spine pain and it continues to linger, give a spine specialist like Dr. Chang a call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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