Lower back pain treatment - Orthopedic surgery

North Americans spend billions of dollars every year for lower back pain treatment. It is second only to the common cold as a cause for medical consultation and lost work time.

Lower back pain is a symptom, with many possible causes. It may be from a sports or automobile injury, or simply from work around the house. It is often related to life-style and occupational conditions such as poor posture, poor fitness, inappropriate office or work-place equipment or simply being overweight. A number of medical causes, including muscle or nerve problems, even arthritis or degenerative disc disease, can be the origin.

For the great majority of people who suffer with lower back pain, no single cause is ever diagnosed. The patient is simply given pain-killers, after a summary examination.

Even with a herniated disc or nerve damage, symptoms will normally improve within a fairly short time. Surgery is rarely appropriate. But those who suffer lower back pain will have repeated bouts of difficulty unless there are basic life-style changes.

With so many possible origins, effective lower back pain treatment must be directed at the cause.

Cuban orthopedic specialists have demonstrated a team-work approach to many medical conditions. This holistic approach allows various specialists to work as a team to determine the best combination of interventions to get the best care for the patient. It is recognized worldwide that Cuban doctors are among the best in the world.

Effective programs with long-term success use a multi-disciplinary approach. The Cuban approach combines fitness: strengthening and stretching exercises; ergonomics: education as to correct posture and ways to move and work; possible medical intervention, but most important is a series of habits and activities to maintain proper physical condition.

To break out of the infernal cycle of pain, doctors, pills and reduced physical function, a check-up by the Cuban orthopedic and rehabilitation specialists may be the most effective first step for lower back pain treatment.