Essentials Of Back Pain Question and Answers

Question 1

True or False: Arthritis, which can be seen on x-rays, is the biggest risk factor for recurring episodes of back pain.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 2

True or false: Rest is the best medicine for back pain; you should limit your activity as much as you can till it goes away.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 3

It is advised to get an MRI:

Accepted Answer

If you need to rule out severe spinal damage due to trauma or are aren't improving and are considering surgery or spinal injections

Answer

If there is any leg pain in addition to the back pain.

Answer

For anyone who has back pain for at least 3 days

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Before you begin treatment because it's the only good way to see what's wrong.

Question 4

What proportion of people will experience a crippling back episode at some point in their lives?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

20%

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30%

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40%

Question 5

X-rays showing degenerative arthritis

Accepted Answer

Is typical for most adults to some degree, and doesn't usually tell us much about why you have pain.

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Indicates that you will need surgery eventually.

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Is always an indication of a bad back and is the reason for your pain

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Means you are stuck with back pain and will have to learn to live with it.

Question 6

What back motion is the weakest?

Accepted Answer

Bending forward fully

Answer

Leaning backwards

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Twisting to the right

Answer

Twisting to the left

Question 7

Most back injuries are brought on by:

Accepted Answer

Repetitive movement with excess back motion and not enough recovery time.

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Traumatic injuries such as falls and car accidents.

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Being overweight.

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Lifting heavy objects