Physiotherapy Open House October 5, 2024
UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital is holding a day dedicated to the prevention and treatment of low back pain. Book your appointment for a free physiotherapy assessment with our experts.
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common problem, experienced at least once in a lifetime by most people, and is the leading cause of disability globally. According to WHO data, in 2020, about 1 in 13 people, equating to 619 million people, experienced LBP, a 60% increase from 1990. Cases of LBP are expected to rise to an estimated 843 million by 2050.
If you suffer from back pain, have been diagnosed or suspect you have low back pain, don't wait for discomfort and pain to become unbearable and negatively affect your well-being, join us at our Open House:
- Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Book your appointment online by clicking here or by calling +39 06 588 96 800.
Our highly qualified multidisciplinary team will be available for a free consultation and assessment of your back health:
- Daniele Burattini, Coordinator of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit.
- Valentina Lupi, Osteopath.
- Federico Martello, Medical Surgeon Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
If you have already undergone diagnostic tests related to your issue, please bring them with you.
Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain
One reason for the steady increase in cases of low back pain are undoubtedly certain bad habits associated with the modern lifestyle. Obesity, sedentariness, poor posture brought about by hours sitting in front of a screen or increasingly large and heavy school bags are among the main causes of low back pain. There are two types of low back pain:
- Acute Low Back Pain: often referred to as “witch's stroke,” it manifests as a sharp, intense and sudden pain in the lower back, without legs involvement, that generally does not exceed six weeks. The intensity of the pain limits movements, in the initial stage, in some cases forcing the person to remain locked in a bent position. This type of low back pain is often caused by overloading, inflammation of muscles, vertebrae, and joints of the trunk and pelvis, abrupt or incorrectly performed movements (e.g., twisting, bending), or excessive exertion performed during daily activity or exercise. Acute LBP often resolves spontaneously within a few days, but when it persists, you should consult a specialist.
- Chronic Low Back Pain: when the pain in the lower back is prolonged beyond six weeks, it means that low back pain is becoming chronic. The pain, which may be well localized or affect a large lumbar area, may occur in the morning or throughout the day or may be triggered by prolonged holding of certain positions. There can be many causes: anatomical or functional problems with joints, vertebrae, or muscles; conditions such as degenerative discopathy, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis; pathologies such as spinal tumors; and declining physical condition related to sedentary lifestyle, overweight, and stress.