Excel MD Letter: Sciatica and Back Pain

Excel MD Letter: Sciatica and Back Pain

A GUIDE TO SCIATICA & BACK PAIN

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just the Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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31 million Americans are suffering from back pain at any given time.

80% of the adult population will

30% of the US population experienced low back problems in the last three months of 2019

Back pain accounts for roughly 40% of all missed work days

experience back pain at some point in their lives

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Does It Cost The Patient?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Patient costs for healthcare in general are rising. Estimates range from at least $50 billion per year (according to the American Chiropractic Association) to $86 billion per year (WebMD), to more than $200 billion dollars per year (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Can Physical Therapy Help?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MODALITIES Techniques like dry needling, cupping, and e-stim may reduce pain and inflammation during recovery

MANUAL THERAPY To focus on segmental movement and alignment; maximizing range of motion and function

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE Purposeful movement training, strengthening and lengthening of soft tissue

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