Acute Into Chronic Back Pain

There is a difference between acute and chronic pain. There is also potential for relationship between the two. Symptoms of acute low back pain are often nearly the exact opposite of those that come with the persistent type.

It’s important to watch what happens to your back or neck injury in the weeks that follow, because if the pain lingers, you may be developing a chronic condition. Acute into chronic back pain occurs when scar tissue that forms to help heal and protect the area is re-injured along the way. This happens when you do not properly control inflammation. For example, you may gotten back into heavy physical activity too soon, or used heat or had a vigorous massage in the first few days – at a time when ice and/or over-the-counter pain medication, especially NSAIDs would have been a better idea.

Researchers and medical experts now know that some people have personality traits that may more easily lead to the development of chronic back problems. How about you? Do you receive a payoff for being in constant pain?

Treatment for chronic back and neck pain usually involves a multi-disciplinary approach, and is hopefully tailored to you as an individual.

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• Stages of Injury Healing
• At Home Therapy for Mild Back and Neck Injuries
• Pain Management - Pain Medicine
• Find a Qualified Massage Therapist
• Chronic Pain and Depression
Acute Low Back Pain