Most people do recover from their low back injury, with the help of their Physiotherapist and other medical professionals. However, the most important person in this recovery process is YOU. The more you understand about your condition, and take an active role in managing your condition, the quicker and better you can recover.
Current research supports a ‘Positive Health’ approach to low back pain. This approach encourages you to adapt and learn to self-manage your condition. It puts you in charge! (Huber et al, 2016).
Positive Health aims to encourage high-quality, meaningful lives for people with chronic or persistent low back pain. It aims to give you the ability to cope. Research shows that staying in bed, cancelling social activities or staying away from work are unhelpful and can cause a worsening of your condition.
There may not be a cure for your condition but, with the right support, a way to manage it so that life continues normally and successfully.