Mark Kubert, DC
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5 things to know about #BackPain :
1. It’s common
2. It usually gets better on its own
3. Rarely is imaging needed
4. A small bit of rest is fine, but motion is lotion
5. We often can’t find a specific cause - learn to be okay with that
10:20 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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PS Annie
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In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
6. Keep moving at all costs. Move through the pain, even if you can only move a little. Inertia is not your friend when it comes to back pain.
09:57 AM - Jul 29, 2023
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Mark Kubert, DC
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In response to PS Annie.
I totally get the sentiment, but I wouldn’t go with at all costs. There are times/conditions for when rest really is warranted. But certainly not to the extent we’ve been traditionally advised.
10:05 AM - Jul 29, 2023
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Jen The Muse
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I was ok with my persistent back pain. Then I got a 104.7 degree fever that sent me back to the doctor...yeah kidney infection. No pain anywhere but my back.
09:55 AM - Jul 29, 2023
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Mark Kubert, DC
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In response to Jen The Muse.
I’m glad you were able to get it figured out.
09:59 AM - Jul 29, 2023
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Kate Branden
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In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
Doctors need to be the ones okay with #5 and admit that to their patients, rather than implying its all in the patient's head or shrugging their shoulders.
10:59 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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Mark Kubert, DC
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In response to Kate Branden.
I’m with you on that. Humility in what we know (and don’t) coupled with a partnership approach as opposed to a top down relationship, helps improve understanding both sides.
11:03 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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April Miller
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In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
This is horribly demoralizing for chronic back pain sufferers. I've had horrific back pain since having my kid almost 9 years ago. I've gone from being a regular marathoner to not being able to run a mile due to the pain. Drs have either thrown pain meds at me or just shrugged their shoulders.
10:51 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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Mark Kubert, DC
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In response to April Miller.
April, I’m sorry for your experience. And you bring up an important point: while my post is in regards to the most common kinds of back pain, chronic pain is something else entirely, and needs to be addressed/managed as the serious, separate issue that it is.
10:58 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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Terry Calvert
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In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
Motion is lotion! Amen. I’ve been a worker dude for 45 years. This is true words. Keep moving everyone.
10:27 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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MsFahrenheit
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In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
omg. the motion is lotion is soooo true. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
10:26 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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MsFahrenheit
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In response to MsFahrenheit.
I should add this isn't a pervy comment but I've noticed stretching and yoga are almost essential.
10:48 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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PS Annie
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In response to Mark Kubert, DC.
In my experience, it almost never "gets better on its own". It often gets better without medical intervention, but it typically requires exercise or physical therapy, and long-term maintenance.
10:26 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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Mark Kubert, DC
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In response to PS Annie.
Without medical intervention is a good distinction. And yes, even for those who only require a conservative approach, there is a varying spectrum of ways to manage.
10:47 AM - Feb 20, 2023
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