Share:

October is National Spinal Health Month and, as the Twin Cities leading back pain specialists, iSpine Pain Physicians is taking this opportunity to educate patients on the importance of healthy spine. The structure, these professionals explain, not only regulates movement but it also houses your central nervous system. So, when something’s amiss, it can impact many areas of your health and wellness including:  

  • back painSleep: Back pain can flare up at any time, from early in the morning to late at night. Hence, many back pain sufferers have difficulties both falling and staying asleep. Likewise, discomfort can disrupt sleep cycles, resulting in unrestful slumber as well as daytime grogginess. At first, this sleep deprivation is merely inconvenient. Over time, however, it can reduce productivity, increase stress levels and weaken the immune system.
  • Mental Health: Though it’s primarily perceived as a physical condition, back pain also has a significant impact on one’s mental health. That’s because chronic discomfort puts stress on both the brain and body. The more severe the pain, the more likely a patient will also experience anxiety or depression. In turn, studies suggest that depression can both cause and amplify symptoms, creating a vicious cycle of physical pain and emotional struggle.  
  • Relationships: Back pain, as well as the resulting sleep deprivation and mental health struggles, can all affect one’s relationships. For example, you may skip fun activities or important events to avoid exacerbating your symptoms. Your time spent with friends, family and significant others may become limited, which can then strain the relationship. On the other hand, having the support of your loved ones is essential to any chronic pain management plan, so make sure you openly communicate about your experience.

Back pain may influence these three aspects of your life, but it doesn’t have to. Call iSpine Pain Physicians at (763) 201-8191 today to schedule an appointment with a board-certified back pain specialist and start your chronic pain management journey. For more on National Spinal Health Month, visit the center online.  

tracking