As the nation grapples with its opioid addiction epidemic, one solution for many with chronic joint pain and back pain could be physical therapy. But it’s often underutilized. Here’s why.
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A recent series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet shows doctors often overlook recommended treatments, such as advice to stay active and to exercise.
OMT can reduce anxiety and improve self-care too.
A new study has found no evidence to suggest a link between carrying a heavy backpack and back pain in these age groups.
Australia’s complex and awkward system of workplace income support is a barrier to working with an illness or injury.
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Rates of spinal fusion surgery for back pain are on the rise. This is despite little evidence that it’s an effective procedure and studies showing many will have revision surgery within ten years.
Just 60 minutes a week can have a very positive effect.
Opioids should only be considered in limited circumstances for low back pain.
New research shows yoga can improve back and neck pain, but can put strain on the body in some poses.
Prescriptions of the drug pregabalin to treat sciatica have skyrocketed in recent years. But a new study shows it brings only side effects, and not relief for sufferers.
Chronic pain often comes with other illnesses. Researchers have now shown that genetics can play a part in how likely you are to suffer.
Although common, back pain has many causes, and a quick drug fix is not the answer. But there are things you can do to get back on track.
You may think you know what causes lower back pain, but you’re probably wrong.
The blame for pain in kids is often directed at school bags, computer and small-screen device usage, posture, or other biomechanical targets.
Roughly a quarter of patients under 45 years suffering ongoing lower-back pain without an obvious other cause will have the disease ankylosing spondylitis.
We often think of posture as a physical thing – but our minds play a crucial part too.
The evidence suggests too much medicine is doing us harm, particularly when treating knee pain, back pain, chest pain and screening for prostate cancer.
Not so long ago, getting an x-ray for acute back pain was the norm. And they are still used far more frequently than is necessary.
People seeing a doctor for low back pain are often told to take paracetamol. But a study published today shows the drug is ineffective for the condition and its prolonged use has harmful side effects.
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Professor, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
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Professor, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Curtin University
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Professor of Physiotherapy, Macquarie University
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Professor of Musculoskeletal Health, Head of Musculoskeletal Program, George Institute for Global Health
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Conjoint Clinical Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Deakin University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UNSW
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Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University
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Head of School and Dean of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
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