Pay attention to back pain that does not go away in a week

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Önder Taşkın pointed out the importance of making a diagnostic distinction for back pain, which causes a loss of quality of life and labor force, during the treatment process. 

Taşkın stated, “If back pain lasts longer than 7 days, does not go away with rest and medication, and causes impairment in your walking functions, it definitely requires an application to a professional healthcare institution. We can put an end to your pain with our different treatment methods at our hospital.”

"NOT EVERY HERNIATED DISC REQUIRES SURGERY"

Emphasizing that back pain, which can also be caused by pregnancy, stress, and muscle spasms resulting from sudden movements, is seen at every age from newborns to the elderly, Op. Dr. Taşkın said, “Congenital abnormalities in the spine and spinal cord in the newborn period, traumas, infections, herniated discs, and calcification are among the causes of back pain.

The important thing is to make a distinction between these and carry out the treatment. Not every back pain is a herniated disc. 

And not every herniated disc means surgery is required. We recommend surgery to a very low percentage of patients who come to us with back pain. We prevent the pain of many patients with various methods. It is possible for the patient to recover with medical or physical therapy,” he said.

News Source: İHA