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Low Back Pain causes $20 billion in healthcare expenditures a year. 60-90% of people will have an episode of back pain in their lifetime. It also causes significant disability. Most causes of back pain are benign, but it is important to look for red flags for more worrisome causes of back pain.
Monica Baker, a physical therapist and trainer, demonstrates exercises that can help with back pain, and sometimes prevent back pain. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SEE A PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING EXERCISES FOR BACK PAIN.
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians recommends imaging studies for people with back pain only when there are significant neurologic symptoms or in poeple with other significant medical problems.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is a condition of the spine with is secondary to aging and osteoporosis. It causes compression of the spinal chord and the nerves which come from the spinal chord. The symptoms of spinal stenosis are pain and inability to walk with pain down the legs with walking.
Tai Chi For Back Pain. Dr. Paul Lam, a family practice physician and tai chi instructor, shows some the tai chi maneuvers for back pain.