Back Pain And COVID-19
Back pain is one of the most common symptoms of COVID.
Back pain is not a stand-alone symptom of COVID-19, but it is one of the symptoms that is most frequently noted in early infection, at the height of infection, and also post infection.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an uprise in patients experiencing back pain. COVID-19, as we know, is a respiratory infection that causes symptoms of varying intensity including; fever, cough, headaches, body pain, and fatigue, and many other symptoms. Based on research currently in progress and physician’s observations, one of the most common types of body pain reported is back pain.
Back pain is not a stand-alone symptom of COVID-19, but it is one of the symptoms that is most frequently noted in early infection, at the height of infection, and also post infection. Physical Therapists are noticing an influx of patients who have recently recovered from COVID-19 seeking treatment for their back pain.
There are different types of back pain associated with COVID-19, including:
Back pain caused by the body’s inflammatory response to the infection
Back pain caused by the body’s inflammatory response to the COVID-19 vaccine
Back pain caused by patients spending an extended period of time in bed causing muscle issues
Back pain caused by patients being less active during their recovery period
It is also important to note that because many people have experienced drastic lifestyle changes, such as working from home versus traveling to the office every day, activity and fitness levels have also decreased significantly in many patients.
So, what can you do about your back pain?
Whether associated with a previous infection of COVID-19 or any other cause, the good thing is back pain can be significantly relieved with treatments such as:
Warm compresses
Over the counter anti-inflammatory
Physical therapy
Acupuncture
Massage therapy
At-home exercises to help
If you are experiencing back pain we recommend having a consultation with a Physical Therapist to determine the cause and create a plan to help get you back to your old self. Call us at 347-560-6920 for a consultation with our top Physical Therapists in Brooklyn or Manhattan.
