17: The Over-Medicalization of Low Back Pain

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Body, Brain & Pain: Community Healing with Two Physical Therapists

Erin Babineau and Kayla Conway

27 episodes

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Join Dr. Erin Babineau and Dr. Kayla Conway, two doctors of physical therapy, as we dive into the ideas and research around why we hurt, the confusions and misconceptions that come with this, and how to be the best advocate for yourself. This podcast is for everyone, not just medical providers. The better you understand pain, the more control you gain of your body and health. Questions or comments?? Email Erin and Kayla at bodybrainpain@gmail.com! Audio Engineer: Michael Legan Designer: Ian Babineau

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17: The Over-Medicalization of Low Back Pain

Body, Brain & Pain: Community Healing with Two Physical Therapists

12 minutes 7 seconds

4 years ago

17: The Over-Medicalization of Low Back Pain

Join Erin and Michelle as they take on the tough subject of low back pain. There are a lot of misconceptions about low back pain and quite frankly the US and world has over-medicalized it and spent a lot of money managing it. 80% of us will have low back pain at some point in our lives, so it’s important to know where you can find the right support and have accurate information. This episode will help dispel common low back pain misconceptions and reduce common fears that often come with an episode of pain.

Remember, pain is multifactorial and can be caused by many things - this is pain neuroscience 101. If you have an episode of low back pain, find your trusted PT and get on an individualized plan early. There is not a one size fits all for the treatment of low back pain. When we understand what persistent pain is, learn how to nudge and stay active we see positive change!

References:

- Acute low back pain. (2020, May 11). Retrieved April 14, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/acute-pain/low-back-pain/index.htm

- Chou, R., Qaseem, A., Owens, D. K., Shekelle, P., & Guidelines, C. (2011). Clinical Guideline Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back Pain : Advice for High-Value Health Care From the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 154(November 2010), 181–190. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-154-3-201102010-00008

- Freburger, J., et al. (2009). The Rising Prevalence of Chronic Low Back Pain. Arch Intern Med, 169(3): 251–258. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2008.543

- Fritz, J. M., Childs, J. D., Wainner, R. S., & Flynn, T. W. (2012). Primary care referral of patients with low back pain to physical therapy: Impact on future health care utilization and costs. Spine, 37(25), 2114–2121.

- Hartvigsen, Jan, Hancock, Mark J., Kongsted, Alice, Louw, Quinette, Ferreira, Manuela L,Genevay, Stéphane, Hoy, Damian, Karppinen, Jaro, Pransky, Glenn, Sieper, Joachim et al. (2018) What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention. The Lancet doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(18)30480-X

Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information for community education purposes only, and does not take into account your specific comorbidities that your current healthcare provider may be managing. Please contact your care provider with questions regarding anything particular to you.