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Myths surround the causes of back pain and how to treat it, just like most other health concerns. Below are a few myths and truths about back pain.

1. Your practitioner can do more for your back pain than you can do for yourself.

False. Keeping fit by eating healthy, exercising, and maintaining a good weight can go a long way to keeping your back pain from worsening and can even assist in healing your back. 2. Your practitioner will be able to tell you exactly what causes your back pain.

False. Due to the many essential parts to the back, it could be any number of issues.

3. An MRI is needed to determine the source of your pain.

False. There are other ways for a doctor or chiropractor to pinpoint the source, usually by examinations and questions about your health and lifestyle. 4. Most back pain requires a specific intervention such as surgery in order to improve.

False. It could be as simple as strengthening the back muscles to get rid of the pain, though it would be beneficial to get advice and information from the doctor or chiropractor first.

5. Prolonged bed rest enhances recovery from back pain.

False. Resting can help when your back is injured, but you need to stay in shape and recover. Laying in bed for too long will prolong the back pain, and could even make it worse. 6. Chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture can help alleviate back pain.

True. If the spine is out of alignment, getting an adjustment will alleviate pain caused by the nerves being pressed against the spinal bones. Acupuncture and other alternative or complementary treatments are also effective against back pain.

Many chiropractic centers now are focusing on healing the entire body through treatments in addition to looking at the diet and lifestyle, assisting the patient in becoming whole and healthy once more.

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