How Do I Treat Acute Back Pain?

Acute back pain can be a major burden, but that doesn't mean you have to live with it. Dr. Khatri discusses how to quickly treat acute back pain and get back on your feet in no time!
Dr. Shreya Khatri is a Board-Certified Family Physician practicing medicine in Northern California at 6600 Lone Tree Way, Suite A Brentwood, CA 94513
Dr. Khatri practices full-scope primary care practice which includes caring for patients of all ages from newborns to the elderly. Along with providing preventative care and managing acute and chronic conditions, she specializes in outpatient procedures such as joint injections, immunizations, incision and drainage, breathing treatments, and lipoma /cyst removals. She also specialized in women’s health procedures including intrauterine device placements, Nexplanon insertions, pap smears, and LGBTQ healthcare including hormone replacements.
Video Transcript
The best way to treat acute back pain is with exercise. Contrary to what many people think, bed rest and pain medications are not effective solutions for acute back pain. Keeping active and engaging in physical therapy are key to helping alleviate and manage back pain.