There are so many types of treatments available for back pain; how do we know which one will work for us?

There are many treatments and therapies that have been developed for the treatment of back pain. They range from lifestyle modifications to surgery, with many options in between. Some treatments are done by doctors, others by other healthcare professionals.

Because of the wide variety of treatments available, it’s important to discuss with your doctor the type of approach you would like to take. This discussion with your physician is important because some types of treatments cannot be done for certain types of injuries. Before choosing what you can do, you need to know what you can’t do.

For some patients, it takes trying different types of treatments and sometimes a combination of treatments before relief is found, so it is important not to give up.