BACK PAIN - Patient Education 

Back bone- spine is made up of many bones called vertebrae. In between each vertebrae there is a cushion like structure called disc.
The spinal cord is protected back bones. Disc can bulge out and press the nerves here.
(DRAW)

Cause- heavy lifting in a wrong way, bad posture
Risk factors- lack of exercise, increased weight, mental stress

Management:

1. Pain killers- PCM, ibuprofen, panadeine, muscle relaxants - diazepam

2. Move around as soon as possible, if resting for a longer period - slow recovery & persistent            pain

3. Medical certificate and Centrelink support for 1- 2 days
    Social worker, occupational therapist if needed

4. Physiotherapy, education on manual handling techniques

5. Red flags, review, referral and reading material.