Discover How to Assist Those Who Have Back Issues
Back health and wellbeing issues are exceedingly prevalent and incur significant financial costs for governments, companies, and those affected by the ailment. These issues are also ubiquitous; over 60% of us will eventually experience back discomfort of some kind.
Back discomfort can be caused by mechanical problems, bad posture, or it may occasionally be a sign of something else entirely. As we begin to consider all aspects of back pain, it is crucial to keep in mind that while the person experiencing the pain is likely already aware of some of the causes, they may not be aware of how certain activities could be causing them to experience pain that does not go away while other activities, exercises, treatment options, or medications could work in tandem to both treat the pain and its causes.
Back issues can be brought on by a back injury, but they can also be caused by a disease, nutritional deficiencies, weak muscles (possibly from inactivity), poor ergonomics (such as sleeping, standing, or sitting incorrectly), or issues with another part of the body, such as flat feet, neck issues, or issues with the arms. 90% of back pain is caused by mechanical faults that can be easily fixed, so there is no need to worry about more sinister problems lurking beneath the surface. The individual in pain should be referred to a specialist for further examination, albeit there are several specific “red flags” that signal this. The existence of these warning signs doesn’t necessarily portend terrible news; rather, it calls for caution and care until the specialist makes a choice.
- Students learn how to identify actual back problems and discuss possible solutions in this course.
- The purpose of the training is to expand and broaden knowledge of holistic back care.
- Learn about the nervous system, posture, anatomy, how to measure the health of your back, how to treat and avoid back injuries, and much more.
Lesson Structure
There are 9 lessons in this course:
- Patterns, Causes, and Effects of Back Problems
- Red Flags for Back Pain
- Pain only on One Side
- Back Injuries
- The Connections Between Back Pain and Depression
- Work Related Back Pain
- Posture and Ergonomics
- Back Anatomy and Physiology
- The Skeleton
- The Skeletal System of The Back
- Spinal Curvatures
- The Relationship Between the Muscles and The Skeleton
- Stretching A Muscle
- The Nervous System’s Supply to The Back
- Experiencing Pain
- Trigger Points
- Preventing Back Injuries
- Lifestyle Issues and Habits
- Correct Lifting Technique
- Good Posture
- Diet
- Ergonomics
- Preventative Treatments
- Muscles and Flexibility
- Managing Back Related Injuries
- Taping Up an Injury
- Managing Inflammation
- Types of Back Injury
- Spinal Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Injury
- Neurological Injuries
- Pinched & Trapped Nerves
- Assessment and Screening
- Collecting Client Information
- Functional/Physical Assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Symptoms of a Spinal Injury (Bone)
- Symptoms of a Muscular Back Injury
- Symptoms of a Neurological Back Injury
- Clinical Assessment Procedures
- Professional Treatments
- Back Care Professionals
- Complementary Therapies
- Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain Management
- Surgical and Pharmaceutical Treatments
- Pharmaceutical interventions
- Understanding Prescription Medication Addiction
- Surgery
- Back Health Maintenance
- Best Practice
- Changing Habits
- Legal Issues
- Specific Practitioner Issues
- Ethics
- The Mind’s Impact on the Physical Body
- A Holistic Approach
- Rehabilitation
- Back Pain & Grief
- Progressive Programme Design
- Providing Psychosocial Support
- Establishing and Monitoring Exercise Quotas and Intensity
- Personal Rehabilitation
- Professional Rehabilitation and Care
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Aims
- Talk about your back’s health and the types, extent, and causes of back discomfort.
- In the human back and other relevant regions of the body, describe the physical biology of the spine, vertebrae, and both muscular & neurological tissues.
- Identify the steps a person should take to properly manage their back health.
- Describe the most common back injuries.
- Identify the data needed to evaluate the client’s back health. Provide a reasonable method for evaluating the person’s safe and acceptable activity levels in relation to the health of their back.
- Describe the range and type of therapies provided by back care specialists.
- Examine optional medical treatments for recurrent back problems, such as medication and surgery.
- Prepare a maintenance response that is suitable for the client, providing knowledgeable guidance within the scope of your knowledge and experience and the legal and ethical requirements.
- Describe the recovery procedure following a back injury or any other back issue.
How You Plan to Act
- To establish the cause of your back discomfort, ask yourself some crucial questions.
- Describe the differences between ergonomics and posture.
- Identify the main causes of back discomfort.
- Sketch the vertebrae and discs simply.
- Discuss potential triggers.
- Describe how variations in spinal curvature affect movement.
- Ascertain whether a person has a back muscle or nerve injury.
- Explain the various upper back ailments and how to tape them.
- Talk about the benefits of various stretches for the back.
- Describe the differences between a herniated disc and a disc that is bulging.
- What makes a subluxation and a dislocation different?
- Describe how sprains and strains are similar and different.
- Decide which exercises to suggest for sciatica and pinched spinal nerves.
- Create a weekly fitness schedule for a person with a back ailment.
- What does the Physiological Slump Test mean?
- Describe the variations between back injury neurological and muscle symptoms.
- Analyze the psychosocial implications of back injuries or discomfort.
- Provide advice on the most effective line of action for various back issues.
- Compare alternative back injury treatments with conventional ones.
- Compare and contrast the effects of over-the-counter and prescription back pain treatments.
- Describe the meaning of drug dependence.
- Explain the various spinal surgery procedures and the anticipated results.
- Provide post-operative patients information on how to get in and out of bed comfortably.
- Describe manageable and successful sleep schedules.
- Explain the value of using ethical practises when assisting back pain patients.
- The psychosocial components of pain management should be explained.
- Together with a customer, decide on exercise goals and intensities.
Who is this course intended for?
Anyone with an interest in back care should take this course. This encompasses not just those involved in conventional and complementary health care, but also those who care about fitness and wellbeing at work or elsewhere. It also applies to workplace health and safety, athletic trainers, counsellors, coaches, and other professionals.
The course can be utilised as a springboard for future education or for professional growth. Those who have back pain or other back-related health conditions who want to learn more about this topic may also find it useful.
