What Do You Know About Taking Care of Your Back?

Oh, my aching back! Back pain is one of the most common complaints patients bring to the doctor's office. But how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.

1. It’s easy to find the cause of low back pain.

A. TrueB. False

2. Low back pain is a rare problem.

A. TrueB. False

3. Which of the following is not used to help diagnose the cause of low back pain?

A. CT scanB. MRIC. ElectromyographyD. CABG

4. Surgery is the main treatment for low back pain.

A. TrueB. False

5. Which of these is the correct way to lift a heavy object?

A. Squat and keep your back flatB. Squat and keep your back roundedC. Bend at the waist and flex your knees as you liftD. Bend at the waist and keep your knees straight as you lift

6. Which position helps your back when you sleep?

A. Lying on your stomachB. Lying on your back with your knees out straightC. Lying on your side with a pillow between your kneesD. Sitting up in a chair

7. When sitting down, keep your knees slightly higher than your hips.

A. TrueB. False