Are you experiencing back pain for the first time? Or having a flare-up from an old back issue?

No need to panic! Here are the best tips I can give you:

• Focus on pain-free movements and positions

• Gradually test and re-introduce those that are painful

• Movement is medicine - don’t lie around

• Imaging does not always indicate what the cause of pain is and often doesn’t change how you proceed

• Try to continue your basic day to day activities as best you can 

• Most cases of back pain will resolve on their own with a bit of time

If your episode of back pain persists after several weeks, or you have recurring episodes, come see me! 

(December 9 2021)