Florida Hospital Best in Care - Spring 2012 - (Page 6)

Back Pain What to do the next time you say “Oh my aching back!” You’ve probably experienced back pain at some point, whether it was from lifting something heavy, sitting at a desk all day or straining yourself without realizing it. In fact, most of us are familiar with back pain, as it a ects nearly 80 percent of adults, according to Chetan Patel, MD, the National Institutes of Health. Orthopaedic In the US, back pain is the second Surgery most frequent reason for doctor visits. And only the common cold keeps more people home from work. Back pain can be debilitating because your back supports not only the weight of your body when standing, walking or lifting, but also turns, twists and bends. “Our goal is to get patients back to being active and enjoying their lives,” says Chetan Patel, MD, medical director of The Spine Center at Florida Hospital Altamonte. “And because back pain isn’t one-size-ﬁtsall, customized care is critical to a good prognosis.” e Best R for x TYPES OF PAIN Back pain can be classiﬁed as acute, lasting for a few days to a few weeks, or chronic, lasting more than three months. Symptoms range from muscle aches to shooting pain, limited ﬂexibility or range of motion, and the inability to stand up straight. EVENT APR SEEK HELP FOR YOUR PAIN TODAY Join Dr. Patel at 5:30 pm, April 19, at Florida Hospital Altamonte, and discover tips for being pain-free. Call (407) 303-BEST (2378) to reserve your seat. The Spine Center o ers some of the most advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures and non-surgical options for the full spectrum of disorders, including arthritis, spinal stenosis, herniated or bulging disk, scoliosis, and spinal trauma or injuries. Treatments vary by patient and can range from physical therapy and antiinﬂammatory medications to injections or surgery. The center’s approach to comprehensive care includes a spine care coordinator, pain management, spine surgery and rehabilitation. Patients are presented with all available options and select the treatment with which they’re most comfortable. The ﬁrst and most important part of comprehensive care is an accurate diagnosis. “We often ﬁnd that patients who come in describing back pain often have problems other than spine that are the cause of or are contributing to their pain,” explains Dr. Patel. “Hip issues and kidney stones are often mistaken as back pain, so determining the cause is essential to treating it.” HEALTHY 00tips An optimistic outlook can improve your life. Today, identify those things you truly want to accomplish this year and work hard to make them a reality. CHOOSE YOUR PERSONAL PRIORITIES FOR 2012 6 For questions or to RSVP to events, call (407) 303-BEST (2378).

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Florida Hospital Best in Care - Spring 2012

Florida Hospital Best in Care: Mature - Spring 2012
5 heart tests that could save your life
Real solutions for back pain
Breathe Freely
Your memory: what’s normal and what’s not

Florida Hospital Best in Care - Spring 2012