The guidelines on low back pain are clear: drugs and surgery should be the last resort
- Written by Sandra Grace, Associate Professor in Osteopathy, Southern Cross University
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Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is becoming more common as our population ages. Most people who have an episode of low back pain recover within six weeks, but two-thirds still have pain after three months. By 12 months,...
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