From muscle aches to bone breaks, these local pain management specialists are here to help.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (Louisiana Blue) is devoted to its mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians. September is Pain Awareness Month. According to the CDC, back pain is very common. Nearly 40% of U.S. adults report lower-back pain. This typically happens from strain or stress on your spine and back muscles. Usually, you can treat back pain effectively with rest, over-the-counter medicine, and applying heat or ice. Healthy habits like regular exercise, lifting or carrying heavy objects carefully, maintaining a healthy weight, and practicing good posture can help with back pain, too. If you have back pain without a fall or accident, don’t assume you need an imaging test or X-ray. These often don’t help your healthcare provider treat the pain or make it go away faster. Schedule a checkup and ask your healthcare provider for the best ways to manage your lower-back pain.
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