Essentials Of Back Pain 1
Post Essentials of Back Pain program examination-1
- 1.
The most significant risk factor for future back pain episodes is arthritis found on x-rays.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The most significant risk factor for future back pain is a HISTORY OF PRIOR BACK PAIN. X-ray evidence of spinal arthritis is a poor predictor for current of future back pain.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The weakest motion for your back is?
- A.
Twisting to the left
- B.
Twisting to the right
- C.
Bending forward fully
- D.
Leaning backwards
Correct Answer
C. Bending forward fullyExplanation
As the chart in the presentation demonstrated, the muscles of your back that protect your spine are relaxed when you bend all the way forward. This causes more pressure on the tissues of your back and is one of the main causes of back pain and injury.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What percentage of people will suffer from a debilitating episode of back pain at some point in their lives?
- A.
10%
- B.
25%
- C.
55%
- D.
80%
Correct Answer
D. 80%Explanation
The American Red Cross, like other observers, has estimated that approximately 80% of our population will have an episode of back pain which will be severe enough to limit their ability to participate in normal activities of living.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these statements is NOT a BACK PAIN MYTH?
- A.
Exercise should be avoided until you are completely healed.
- B.
X-rays are necessary to find the cause of your back pain.
- C.
Bedrest is a mainstay of good treatment of your back pain.
- D.
Movement in a "non painful range" will help promote recovery.
Correct Answer
D. Movement in a "non painful range" will help promote recovery.Explanation
The statement "Movement in a 'non painful range' will help promote recovery" is not a back pain myth. In fact, movement within a non-painful range is often recommended for promoting recovery and preventing further stiffness or muscle weakness. This helps to maintain flexibility, strengthen the muscles supporting the back, and improve overall function.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Most back injuries are due to:
- A.
Lifting heavy objects.
- B.
Repetitive movement with excess back motion and not enough recovery time.
- C.
Traumatic injuries such as falls and car accidents.
- D.
Being overweight.
Correct Answer
B. Repetitive movement with excess back motion and not enough recovery time.Explanation
Back pain is most commonly a form of an overuse injury which presents oftentimes without a particular trauma and can occur during otherwise normal activites. Just like we see in other disorders - heart conditions, diabetes, and many other ailments-back pain typically begins due to cumulative stresses that eventually excede the back's tolerance and leading to injury and pain.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Activity should be eliminated as much as possible until your back pain is gone; rest is the best treatment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The best way to recover quickly is to stay active as much as possibel as long as it doesn;t cause increased pain and you move in a safe manner- we call this principle "relative rest". As you feel better you will want to increase activities in a non-painful range in order to stay fit. Addtionally, we know that safe and correct movement helps to decrease your brains perception of threat, and therefore acts to decrease pain.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Degenerative arthritis on x-rays :
- A.
Is always an indication of a bad back and is the reason for your pain.
- B.
Means you are stuck with back pain and will have to learn to live with it.
- C.
Is typical for most adults to some degree, and doesn't usually tell us much about why you have pain.
- D.
Indicates that you will need surgery eventually.
Correct Answer
C. Is typical for most adults to some degree, and doesn't usually tell us much about why you have pain. -
- 8.
An MRI is indicated :
- A.
For anyone who has back pain for at least 3 days
- B.
Before you begin treatment because it's the only good way to see what's wrong.
- C.
If you need to rule out severe spinal damage due to trauma or are aren't improving and are considering surgery or spinal injections.
- D.
If there is any leg pain in addition to the back pain.
Correct Answer
C. If you need to rule out severe spinal damage due to trauma or are aren't improving and are considering surgery or spinal injections.Explanation
As discussed in the presentation, spinal changes on MRI's are frequent even when there is no history of back pain. This is called a "false positive", because it seems like there is something wrong, but what we see is not the source of the pain. When MRI's are taken unecessarily, "false positives" (such as disc bulges and degeneration) can lead trigger faulty conclusions which lead to poor care and undue feasr that there is severe structural damage when there reality is not.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which is NOT true about the "Neutral Position" of your spine.
- A.
It is the position when your spine is not excessively bent in any direction, and which is observable in a correct upright posture,
- B.
Your spine only needs to be in a neutral position when you are lifting something heavy, it doesn't take pressure off of your back when you are sitting
- C.
Is the position of your back during most athletic activities
- D.
Requires strong activation of your "core" muscles in order to be maintained.
Correct Answer
B. Your spine only needs to be in a neutral position when you are lifting something heavy, it doesn't take pressure off of your back when you are sitting -
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