Back Doctor - Patient Expectations

When you consider treatment for your lower back pain what do you expect? Do you expect to leave the appointment with clear answers and a resolution after one treatment? How long do you expect it to take before you're out of pain and do you expect that once you’re out of pain that it will never return? As a patient, experiencing back pain is a frightening experience and at the very least you should expect to be reassured by the clinician that you see. But what should your overall expectations be?

In this episode we discuss some of the things you should expect from the treatment you receive as well as outlining some things that you may want to consider before you seek professional help. Whatever back pain treatment options you consider there is no magic pill to solve the underlying issue and it is not only the responsibility of the practitioner alone to cure the problem. 

Highlights

Back resolution requires a collaborative approach between the patient and the health professional. There needs to be motivation on both parts, and you shouldn’t expect to get a resolution quickly. Irrespective of the ‘back doctor’ you see you should always expect to receive a clear explanation of the problem, and reassurance that with the right treatment you can resolve the problem. But in order for you to do so you have to commit to following the advice you’re given and must take responsibility for your own health.

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