Most previous economic analyses of spinal surgery have focused on charges—the amount billed by providers to payers. Average national costs were about $14,000 for a single-level ACDF procedure and $26,000 for a single-level PLF.
7 Ways to Relieve Back Pain Naturally
Most back pain gets better within a month of home treatment. However, everyone is different, and back pain is a complex condition. For many, the pain doesn't go away for a few months, but only a few have persistent, severe pain. Over-the-counter pain relievers and the use of heat might be all you need.
A new type of nerve stimulation therapy could provide long-term relief for chronic back pain that has not responded to other treatments, including spinal cord stimulation. It could also help certain people who need a non-drug form of pain therapy.
The average claim for back pain against an employer will pay out between $40,000 and $80,000. But it isn't just with jobs that involve heavy amounts of physical activity that we see these claims being made. More than half of the workers who experience low back pain spend the majority of their work day sitting down.
A verdicts and settlements database found that the median plaintiff's verdict award for motor vehicle cases that involved back injuries is $212,500. For all car, truck, and motorcycle accident injury cases in the database that earned a plaintiff's verdict, the median award is $300,000.
A common myth about back pain is that you need to rest and avoid activity for a long time. In fact, doctors DO NOT recommend bed rest. If you have no sign of a serious cause for your back pain (such as loss of bowel or bladder control, weakness, weight loss, or fever), stay as active as possible.
Aerobic exercise strengthens your lungs, heart, and blood vessels and can help you lose weight. Walking, swimming, and biking may all help reduce back pain. Start with short sessions and build up over time. If your back is hurting, try swimming, where the water supports your body.
For some people, sleeping on their back may be the best position to relieve back pain:
If one has neglected routine maintenance for many years, (such as maintaining a healthy weight, diet, and exercise habits) it makes the occurrence of problems like chronic back pain more likely. Acute back pain, the kind that accompanies a minor injury, usually heals within six months.
Back pain is considered chronic if it lasts three months or longer. It can come and go, often bringing temporary relief, followed by frustration. Dealing with chronic back pain can be especially trying if you don't know the cause.
NSAIDs are often the go-to drugs for back pain relief. They can be purchased over the counter (or, in higher doses, by prescription) and include ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve). NSAIDs help reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation in muscles and around damaged spinal discs or arthritic joints.
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