Avoiding the Back Pain Overtreatment Trap
Sometimes patience is the strongest prescription for a cure.
By Neel Anand, M.D. , Contributor |Oct. 23, 2017, at 6:00 a.m.
Overtreatment can be a trap that's tough to get out of. (iStockphoto)
When it comes to the way we experience the aches and pains of life in today's modern, fast-paced and digitally-connected world, the notion of dealing with any amount of pain for any length of time can seem downright barbaric. We have medicines! We have modern surgical innovations! We have myriad "gadgets" that promise relief or your money back! Right? Especially when it comes to back pain, you'll find few other physical ails that are more universal to the human race, and as a result, seemingly limitless treatment options to address it. But how much is too much?
https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2017-10-23/avoiding-the-back-pain-overtreatment-trap
