Physical activity, positive attitude help combat common yet complex problem of back pain

Published: March 9, 2016, 12:52 p.m.

b'Back pain strikes most people at some point in their lives, but it\\u2018s usually not serious and goes away with little to no treatment, says Back pain strikes most people at some point in their lives, but it\\u2018s usually not serious and goes away with little to no treatment, says Adam Rufa, DPT Adam Rufa, DPT, an assistant professor of physical therapy at Upstate. While back pain\\u2018s causes and risk factors are complex and can vary from person to person, the people who deal with it best tend to maintain their physical activities and a positive attitude, Rufa says. He also discusses herniated disks, the use of MRI tests and factors including depression and anxiety., an assistant professor of physical therapy at Upstate. While back pain\\u2018s causes and risk factors are complex and can vary from person to person, the people who deal with it best tend to maintain their physical activities and a positive attitude, Rufa says. He also discusses herniated disks, the use of MRI tests and factors including depression and anxiety.'