Is There a “Miracle” Cure for Lower Back Pain?

Is There a Cure for lower back painMost of my patients come to physical therapy feeling like they’ve tried everything but are still searching for the “miracle” cure for lower back pain. I know it is frustrating. There are so many treatments available for back pain today; most people have no idea what to try or who to listen to! So, if you’re a back pain sufferer feeling like you’ve tried everything and are still searching for honest & understandable info on how to get rid of your back pain, let’s discuss what research says about the cure for lower back pain. 

 

Before we talk about the cure for lower back pain, I want to make sure you understand that back pain is a symptom of another problem…it is not the problem itself. Unfortunately, most treatments today are only geared toward eliminating the symptom of pain, instead of fixing what caused the pain in the first place. 

 

The Problem with Most of Today’s Miracle Cures

Many “miracle cures” and back pain treatment programs today tout their ability to get rid of back pain within 24 hours, 7 days, etc…as if getting rid of your pain is the way we measure success. Frankly, I think this is a narrow minded approach. Too many treatments today focus on the pain, not what actually caused the pain. Now don’t get me wrong, I know that getting rid of back pain is very important to you. However, studies show that most acute episodes of back pain go away on their own (without any intervention at all) in a short amount of time. 

 

For that reason, I don’t measure success by how quickly you get out of back pain. Again, statistically, most of you could do nothing and your back pain would go away on its own. However, studies also show that without treating what caused the back pain, 75% of individuals have a recurrence of lower back pain within the first year of their original episode. On top of that, studies also show that each reoccurring episode of back pain tends to be worse than the previous one. Consequently, I believe the true measure of success in a cure for lower back pain is not how quickly you can get rid of the pain itself, but by how long you can keep the pain from returning. 

 

What Does Research Say about a Cure for Lower Back Pain? 

There is no miracle cure for lower back pain. But, research clearly shows the most effective way to treat back pain is through a comprehensive, preventive approach. The best treatment for lower back pain is one that provides: 

  • Education on the anatomy of the backInstruction on what causes back injuries
  • Instruction in proper movement patterns/postures
  • Education on core stability exercises targeting the primary stabilizers of the low back
  • Instruction in proper flexibility exercises to reduce unnecessary stresses on the spine
  • Education on a proper general exercise program  

 

Research also clearly shows the performance of a regular exercise and core stability program is critical to preventing the recurrence of back pain. A recent study published in the journal, Spine, analyzed the role of physical exercise and inactivity on the long-term outcome after outpatient low back rehabilitation. In short, out of 100 patients that did not perform a regular core stability program after their first bout of back pain, 100% of them had persistent and recurring episodes of back pain over the following two years. On the other hand, only 9% of those that did perform regular maintenance exercises for their back had a recurring episode of lower back pain. In other words, those that continued to focus on the “cause” of their problem had an incredible success rate in preventing future bouts of back pain vs. those that just treated the original pain but did not participate in a follow-up program. 

 

Cure For Lower Back Pain Requires Action Based on Science   

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