Are you one of 600 million people with lower back pain? Osteopaths identify the most common causes – and remediesWas jet-washing the patio the straw that broke the camel’s – and your – back? That’s a possibility, but experts say the actual causes of back pain may surprise you – and it’s a bigger issue than most may realise. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with cases projected to rise to more than 800 million by 2050, largely as populations grow and age. Here, clinicians reveal some of the unexpected causes, and how to avoid them. Continue reading...
Experts on why your back hurts – and what to do about it
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The Guardian - AustraliaBy Éva Malpass
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Are you one of 600 million people with lower back pain? Osteopaths identify the most common causes – and remedies Was jet-washing the patio the straw that broke the camel’s – and your – back? That’s a possibility, but experts say the actual causes of back pain may surprise you – and it’s a bigger issue than most may realise. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with cases projected to rise to more than 800 million by 2050,
Key Takeaways
- Experts on why your back hurts – and what to do about it.
- Are you one of 600 million people with lower back pain?
- Osteopaths identify the most common causes – and remedies Was jet-washing the patio the straw that broke the camel’s – and your – back?
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