Back pain is among one of the most commonly cited health problems, with nonspecific back pain taking the lead. Perhaps you recognise these complaints. Characteristically, they lack a clearly identifiable physical cause. These complaints are often unfairly considered minor. In this blog, we delve deeper into this topic and highlight why it is crucial to take these complaints seriously.
What are nonspecific back problems?
Do you sometimes experience pain in your (lower) back? Non-specific back pain occurs when the cause of the pain cannot be clearly identified. Research has shown that an imbalance between load (the force on the back) and load capacity (the body's ability to cope with the load) can play a role.
To better understand nonspecific back pain, it is useful to compare it with specific back pain. Non-specific back pain is all forms of back pain for which no clear diagnosis can be made.
| Specific back pain | Non-specific back pain |
| Clear moment of emergence | No clear moment of emergence |
| Clear picture of complaints | Complaints may vary from day to day |
| Aberrant features visible in photos | No anomalies visible |
This comparison highlights that nonspecific back pain is distinguished by its unclear origin and variable symptoms, as opposed to specific back pain with a clear diagnosis and visible abnormalities on examinations such as X-rays or MRI scans.
What can our physiotherapists do for you?
It is important to take the symptoms of nonspecific back pain seriously. Our advice is to stay active. For example, you can take regular short walks and/or cycle. It is also important to avoid prolonged sitting in one position.
Our physiotherapists are here to support you in reducing or remedying your symptoms. Using exercise therapy, manual therapy and posture and movement savdies, we will work together. Moreover, our physiotherapists have valuable tips that will help you prevent these back problems in the future.
Get in touch with us!
Are you walking around with back pain and don't know how to deal with it? Our physiotherapists are here to help. You can make an appointment via our website, give us a call at 085-5000333 or mail to info@friskfysio.nl
Together, we take steps towards recovery!
