Summary – Chronic back pain management
It is but natural that if a pain of whatever severity has been there for
many months or even years, it begins to prey on the mind. Chronic back
pain can lead to loss of a job and consequent monetary problems.
Depression and self pity sets in along with fear of any movement that
may exacerbate the pain. Prolonged lack of movement leads to disuse
and wasting of the abdominal, gluteal and back muscles. This further
weakens the support for the spine which now has to single-handedly
support the entire weight of the body resulting in more back pain. The
role of active rehabilitation is to break this vicious circle, activate and
strengthen the core back muscle group thus reducing the pain. Whether
you enroll in a hospital program or do it on your own, you require a lot
of self-belief and determination to succeed.