The Difference Evidence Based Care Makes

At Back and Body Pain Relief, we are aware of a knowledge gap between the abundance of research versus patient beliefs concerning low back pain. Evidence-based chiropractors are the conduit to spread credible information about MSK diagnoses to help patients change their long standing beliefs.

Today, we will be looking at some of the common misbeliefs about low back pain with the percentages of people who believe it.

What Patients Believe:

• Having back pain means you will have permanent weakness in your back (49.3%), 
• Low back pain will get progressively worse (48.0%)
• Resting is a good idea (41.4%)
• X-rays or advanced imaging are required to get the best medical care for low back pain (54.2%).

What Back and Body Pain Relief Can Explain:

• Too much rest slows recovery. 
• Medication is minimally helpful. 
• Increased activity improves recovery.  
• Imaging is not helpful for a diagnosis and often leads to a worse prognosis.

There is a huge lack of credible knowledge surrounding the treatment of low back pain. A poor understanding of low back pain leads to incorrect therapies to patients, which results in frustration for all parties involved. Everyone loses when patients receive care that does not help them.

And this is why at Back and Body Pain Relief, we believe it is our duty to include educating our patients so that they understand the problems they are facing along with the potential solutions. Knowledge is key to overcoming back pain issues and is every bit as important as the treatment itself.

The three main components of our care are treatment, education and exercises. This evidence based approach is what has helped us get great patient outcomes and the results that both we and our patients want. To be pain free and to be able to return to activity.

Contact us today for help with your injury and pain.

Dr David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP

Dr. David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP is the founder and practice overseer at Back and Body Pain Relief in Springfield, NJ. A graduate of Life University Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Perna holds certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, SFMA, Neuro-Diagnostics (NCV/EMG), and Manipulation Under Anesthesia, among others. He is a Board Certified Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Volunteer.

A competing athlete himself — a 2x Ironman 70.3 finisher with a background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and martial arts – Dr. Perna brings firsthand athletic experience to his patient care.

He has treated presidents, royalty, diplomats, and professional athletes across MMA, baseball, tennis, and football, and has appeared on Dr. Oz demonstrating chiropractic therapies. His approach is diagnostic-first, combining evidence-based chiropractic care with rehabilitation to help patients get out of pain and back to full function.