If you're struggling with low back pain, it's time to rethink what you know. Many people believe their pain is tied to structural damage, but research shows that your beliefs and attitudes play a significant role in how you experience pain. Misconceptions can slow down recovery and lead to chronic pain that’s more about your mindset than your spine.
Key Misconceptions About Low Back Pain
1. Posture isn't the main cause
Bad posture isn't the root of your pain. In fact, flexibility and movement are much more important for relief (1). There's no clear link between how you sit and long-term back pain (2).
2. Your back is strong
It's not weaker in one position over another. Avoiding movement can actually make the pain worse. Your back is designed to move and bend (3).
3. Movement helps, not hurts
Contrary to the fear that movement will make things worse, it actually helps. Moving stimulates healing and reduces pain (4).
Take Action
To manage your pain, rethink these outdated beliefs. Staying active and challenging your thoughts around pain are key steps to recovery. If you're ready to take control of your pain, book your session at Studio On. Visit our website: www.studiohealthon.com
References
1. Misbeliefs about non-specific low back pain and attitudes towards treatment by primary care providers in Spain: a qualitative study | BMC Primary Care | Full Text](https://bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12875-021-01617-3).
2. Beliefs and attitudes in patients with chronic low back pain. SciELO Beliefs and attitudes in patients with chronic low back pain .(https://www.scielo.br/j/brjp/a/9MdxGVFpjBdWL7bq8VYBLHK/).
3. Changes in physiotherapy students’ beliefs and attitudes about low back pain through pre-registration training | Archives of Physiotherapy | Full Text](https://archivesphysiotherapy.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40945-021-00106-1).
4. Attitudes, beliefs, and recommendations for persistent low back pain patients. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Chiropractic & Manual Therapies | Full Text](https://chiromt.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12998-024-00530-7).
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