Everyone is prone to procrastination at times, but there are some things we just shouldn’t put off when they come up. Back pain is one of those things, but for far too many Americans, they ignore the early warning signs of a spinal issue, and then things ultimately get worse. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why it’s so important to treat your back pain sooner rather than later.
Don’t Put Off Back Pain Treatment
There are countless reasons why you shouldn’t put off treatment for a spinal issue or back pain, but here’s a look at some of the most important ones.
- Most Get Worse Without Active Treatment – Outside of a mild muscle strain, a large number of spinal issues will likely get worse unless they are actively treated. If you just keep doing the same actions that led to the injury in the first place, odds are the problem will continue to worsen and symptoms will become more intense. Even if you were injured as a result of acute trauma like a car accident, sports collision or fall that you do not believe will be replicated, ignoring the problem and continuing to stress the injured area can lead to more tissue damage.
- Prolonged Symptoms – If you treat the problem head on, it will likely resolve much sooner than if you attempt to ignore your discomfort. If you want your symptoms to resolve as quickly as possible, you need to address them quickly while they are in their infancy.
- Related Problems Can Develop – If you try to ignore a problem in your spine, don’t be surprised if other areas of your body start to hurt. Your body will naturally try to protect an injured area, which can lead to a change in how stress is distributed in your body. All of a sudden your hips, knees and feet may start to feel uncomfortable or downright painful, and that can be a direct result of untreated back pain. Taking care of a back problem helps your back and it ensures other areas don’t have to take on additional stress in an attempt to protect the area because you won’t treat the problem.
- Tougher To Treat – The longer you put off treatment, the less likely it is that treatment will be a complete success. If you were diagnosed with cancer, you would want to start treatment as soon as possible because the cancer can grow, spread and become much more problematic. While back problems are typically as severe as cancer, the same idea applies. The longer you put off treatment, the more likely it is that the underlying condition worsens, which makes it less likely to respond successfully to treatment.
- You Only Get One Body – If your cell phone breaks or your golf clubs become worn down, you can easily replace those with something new. That’s not the case with your body. And while modern medicine can provide artificial implants and assistive technologies to combat certain medical issues, remember that you only get one body, and you should take care of it in its time of need.
- Solutions Are Often Easier Than You Imagine – You’d be amazed at how simple changes or a couple minutes of treatment a day can do wonders for a person’s spine. So many patients say they wish they would have started treatment sooner because they didn’t realize how easy it would be. Be proactive, put your health first and get back to living a pain-free life by visiting a back specialist and getting set up with an indivudalized treatment plan.
For more reasons why you should treat your back pain sooner rather than later, or to take the first step in your journey to rid yourself of back pain, reach out to Dr. Sinicropi’s team today at (651) 430-3800.
