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01/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Posture and form OUTSIDE the gym: Expert says these everyday activities may be damaging your back

Are you unintentionally harming your back? If you wash dishes or carry objects down the stairs, then you most definitely are — at least, according to physiotherapist Jon Bongcawel. Everyday tasks that we don’t give much thought to are causing us untold damage, and it’s because we’re doing them wrong. As Bongcawel told the Daily […]

02/10/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Ibuprofen about as beneficial as a placebo when it comes to treating back pain

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the American Chiropractic Association. At any given time, about 31 million Americans are dealing with this debilitating condition. It is one of the most common reasons people miss work and is the second most common reason for doctors’ visits. In fact, as much […]

01/15/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Study of over 200k patients reveals severe back pain may be linked to mental health problems

A recent study involving nearly 200,000 people has shown that back pain – the world’s number one cause of disability – can lead to a variety of mental health issues. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University examined data from people living in 43 countries, and found that those who suffer from back pain are three times […]

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