1. The earlier you seek intervention for back pain, the quicker medical providers can help you recover and prevent it from becoming a chronic problem. True False 2. For new back pain, therapies like rest, ice/heat and anti-inflammatories are good first option therapies to try at home. True False 3. Surgery is typically the best solution for most types of back pain. True False 4. Abnormal sensations in one or both legs or arms like numbness and tingling may indicate a more serious problem. True False 5. Bowel or bladder problems like trouble urinating or having accidents combined with worsening back pain are indicators that you should be medically evaluated. True False 6. If you are experiencing weakness in one or both legs such as dragging a foot when walking, trouble lifting your legs or clearing a curb, you may have a more serious problem. True False 7. Treatment for back pain should only resolve the pain itself. Getting relief for related issues requires separate treatment. True False 8. While there are many causes for back and neck pain, the most common causes are conditions related to arthritis. True False 9. Surgery for back pain typically requires major surgery that may require several days in the hospital and weeks of recovery. True False 10. If you are having chronic back pain, keeping a pain journal can be very helpful for several reasons. True False 11. If you lose control in your fingers or have a loss of dexterity, this could be a symptom of a spine condition. True False
