Top 10 Low Back Pain Myths and Truths: Take the test!

1. Core stabilization exercises are the best thing for acute low back pain.

2. Standing causes more stress on the lower back than sitting.

3. Ice is best in the first 24 to 48 hours after low back injury.

4. High heels are actually good for your posture and help decrease back pain.

5. Hanging around in a swimming pool is a good way to relieve acute lower extremity pain that is caused by spinal problems.

6. Vibration is great for the back.

7. When you have sciatic type pain "double knee to chest" stretching exercise is best.

8.Sitting in a straight back chair is better for your back than sitting in a lazy-boy recliner.

9.Most people get back pain because they have poor core strength.

10.Bending the trunk backwards is good for pain going down the lower extremity caused by disc problems.