As leaders in the treatment of low back pain we’re asking myth-busting questions to help educate our community, challenge outdated beliefs, and empower you with the facts—so you can make confident, informed decisions about your health.

Think you know the truth about back pain? Take this quick quiz to challenge what you’ve heard, learn some surprising facts, and discover how physiotherapy can help you get back to feeling your best. Ready? Let’s bust some myths!

Answers at the bottom

❓ Question 1:
If you have back pain, you should rest.

❓ Question 2:
Back pain always means something is seriously wrong with your spine.

❓ Question 3:
If your MRI shows a disc bulge, that explains your pain.

❓ Question 4:
“Lifting is dangerous if you have back pain.”

❓ Question 5:
“My back pain will probably never go away.”

❓ Question 6:
“Sitting up straight all the time is the best way to avoid back pain.”