Also, for some people the goal is to use nonsurgical therapies to manage the pain and avoid major surgery, while for others surgery may represent the quickest path to pain relief.Not all treatments work for all conditions or for all individuals with the same condition, and many must try several treatment options to determine what works best for them. The present stage of the condition (acute or chronic) is also a determining factor in the choice of treatment. Only a minority of people with back pain (most estimates are 1–10%) require surgery. Nonmedical
Back pain is generally first treated with nonpharmacological therapy, as it typically resolves without the use of medication. Superficial heat and massage, acupuncture and spinal manipulation therapy may be recommended. Heat therapy is useful for back spasms or other conditions. A review concluded that heat therapy can reduce symptoms of acute and subacute low-back pain. Regular activity and gentle stretching exercises is encouraged in uncomplicated back pain and is associated with better long-term outcomes. Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in the abdomen and around the spine may also be recommended. These exercises are associated with better patient satisfaction, although they have not been shown to provide functional improvement. However, one review found that exercise is effective for chronic back pain but not for acute pain. Exercise should be performed under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Massage therapy may provide short-term pain relief, but not functional improvement, for those with acute lower back pain.
Joint is derived from Latin iunctus, past participle of the Latin verb iungere, join, unite, connect, attach.The English term articulation is derived from Latin articulatio.Humans have also developed lighter, more fragile joint bones over time due to the decrease in physical activity compared to thousands of years ago. See also
Arthrology
Cracking joints
Kinesiology
Ligament
Replacement joint

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Synovial joints Illustrations and Classification