Message

A message to all healthcare workers involved with spinal pain

More than 80% of all adults will experience spinal pain at some stage of their lives. It has been estimated that in 90% of these cases the cause of the pain is simply muscular, and that about 90% of all episodes resolve without treatment within 6 weeks. Therefore for most people the message is simple:

• The cause of the pain is likely to be much less complicated than you think i.e. muscular pain is very common.
• The body has tremendous powers of healing and can resolve the pain without the need for external interference. Staying active and avoiding excessive bed rest is the key to a rapid recovery.
• In the majority of cases no damage has been done, and therefore there is no need to be concerned or over anxious.