Back Pain

Most back pain will go away in a few weeks without treatment.

Patient info and self-care advice:

➔ First it's important to understand back pain.

➔ Escape fear-avoidance behaviors and stay active.

➔ See the Rx3 resources to see what exercises, mobility and stretches could help.

➔ You can apply heat or cold to the area that hurts. But sometimes it’s a sign of a problem.

➔ Talk to your supervisor. Explain that you have injured yourself and ask for a short reprieve from activities that hurt you.

➔ Over the counter medications are not recommended as a first line action. If the Rx3 resources are not effective, you can pick up medications directly from the MDG Pharmacy without an appointment.

Send your PCM a PCM a message through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. or visit the Urgent Care if the following apply:

► Constant pain or pain not improved after 2 weeks.
► Pain that spreads down one or both legs, especially if it goes past your knee.
► Pain with weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs.
► Pain plus unexplained weight loss.
► Pain with swelling or redness on your back.
► Pain with a fever.
► Upcoming deployment or PCS within 1-2 months.

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