Mega Doctor News
Known to diminish a person’s overall quality of life, chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. In the United States, nearly 65 million peoplehave reported a recent episode of back pain, according to the Health Policy Institute, while some 16 million U.S. adults – about 8% of the adult population – experience persistent chronic back pain.
Back pain can range from a muscle ache to a shooting, burning, or stabbing sensation. It can also radiate down the legs and make it nearly impossible to walk or stand.
South Texas Health System’s Webinar to Address Chronic Back Pain and Local Treatment Options
Whether due to a pre-existing condition, weight gain, or an injury, chronic back pain is a leading cause of disability in the United States. In fact, about 75% of people with persistent back pain have difficulty with mobility, work, self-care, or social participation, per the Health Policy Institute.
However, untreated chronic back pain can do more than cause a person to miss out on life, especially since the back and spine are vital for muscular health.
“When a person experiences back pain, they typically change the way they move, often putting unnecessary strain and pressure on other parts of the back and body, which can lead to anarrowing of the spinal canal, severe nerve pain, and nerve damage,” says Justin Faye, MD, an orthopedic surgery, physical medicine & rehabilitation and sports medicine specialist with South Texas Health System Clinics. “Other complications associated with persistent back pain include muscle fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, depression, and drug dependency. The good news is that treatment options are available for many conditions that can improve quality of life.”
To help shine a spotlight on chronic back pain and its impact on one’s overall health and well-being, South Texas Health System will dedicate its latest Let’s Talk Your Health webinar to the condition. Streaming live on Tuesday, August 20, via South Texas Health System’s Facebook page from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the online seminar will feature an STHS Clinics physician discussing the various causes of back pain, the impact it can have on lifestyle and the treatment options available to help individuals find relief.
For more information on the STHS Let’s Talk Back Pain webinar, visit the STHS Facebook Events page. To watch previous Let’s Talk Your Health Seminars, visit STHSLetsTalk.com.
| Who: | South Texas Health System |
| What: | FREE virtual seminar entitled “Let’s Talk Back Pain” |
| When: | Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Online via STHS’ Facebook page |
