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Referred Pain: How Back Pain May Be Causing Pain in Other Areas of Your Body

February 20, 2021 by Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants

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We’ve all had back pain at some point in our lives. The real problems begin when your back pain is no longer here and there, but chronic pain which causes you to move and walk differently. This strain and pain when you’re performing basic movements may cause other issues in your body to arise over time. In this post, we’ll be discussing how chronic back pain may end up causing harm in areas of your body which are not part of your back.

Areas Possibly Affected Other than the Back

The human body is connected to nearly every other part in so many ways. If you injure your knee, you’ll most likely start walking differently for a few weeks to a few months while you recover. This in turn may cause issues with your back, neck, and spine. The same can be said for the other way around. If you injure your back, you may very well begin to experience issues in your knee s, hips, or other extremities. 

“Referred Pain”: Creating a Ripple Effect

This concept is known as “referred pain”. It’s simply the act of injury or ailment in one area of your body causing pain, discomfort, or problems in another area of your body. This concept shows how amazing the human body is, while at the same time remaining us we should always be taking care of every area of our body as much as possible. We’re amazingly strong, yet surprisingly delicate beings, all at the same time.

Solving the Initial Issue, First

With the referred pain concept top of mind, you’ll want to address the initial issue first and foremost. If your back pain has caused numerous other issues to arise over time, you’ll want to explain this to your doctor so they’re aware of what’s going on. Once the back pain is resolved, you can then move forward with addressing the other issues which have developed over time.

Choosing Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants for Your Back Pain

If you’ve been experiencing chronic back pain which is beginning to affect other areas of your body, you’ll want to schedule an appointment to see us here at Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants. We’ll be able to help diagnose the problem areas and have you back on track to health once again. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

DISCLAIMER: No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.

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