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Back pain or back ache is a symptom that can arise from many causes. Many cases of back pain and sore backs are caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support the spine.
Follow the links below to find information on back pain, including low back pain.
Reviewed January 2009
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Lower back pain
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of lower back pain written by professional health specialists.
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Dec 2009
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Back pain - schoolbags
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Better Health Channel
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Schoolbags can cause back pain and damage the spine in children. Reduce the risk by buying an appropriate size backpack and making sure the bag is not too heavy.
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Jul 2009
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Lower back pain
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with acute low back pain. It highlights the 'red flag' symptoms/signs that prevent indiscriminate use of plain radiography for this complaint.
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Apr 2009
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Back pain in pregnancy
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Consult this chart only after first consulting chart 117 Back pain Pain and aching in the middle and lower back are common during pregnancy They are usually caused by the effects of hormones that soft
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Mar 2009
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Back pain
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Most people have at least one episode of back pain during their lives and they usually recover without needing medical help Back pain is often due to poor posture However it may be a sign of damage to
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Mar 2009
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Joint and back problems
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Serious joint and back problems are uncommon in children. A painful or swollen joint is most often the result of a minor strain or sprain of the muscles and ligaments surrounding the joint.
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Mar 2009
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Back problems
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Better Health Channel
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Back pain is common. Some of the more common back problems include soft tissue injuries, disc problems, postural stress, sciatica, structural defects, disease and fracture. Any structure in the back has the potential to cause pain if affected by injury or disease.
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Mar 2009
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Back pain - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Most back problems can be prevented by proper use of the spine and keeping it in good shape.
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Feb 2009
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Back pain
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Better Health Channel
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Back pain can be caused by injury, inflammation, tension or spasm of the muscle, ligament, cartilage or bone. Arthritis, muscle strain, osteoporosis, sciatica and stress are common causes. Treatment can include rest, exercise, medication and manipulation. Staying active is an important part of managing back pain.
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Jan 2009
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Back pain
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common. Provides information covering the symptioms, diagnosis and treatment of back pain.
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Jan 2009
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Back pain - disc problems
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Better Health Channel
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A ruptured or slipped disc is a common problem in the intervertebral discs, which are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of the spine. Degenerative disc disease can also cause back pain. Risk factors for disc problems include obesity, lack of physical activity and poor muscle tone.
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Sep 2008
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Back pain - children
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Better Health Channel
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Back pain is common in children, particularly during adolescence. Poor posture, inappropriate forms of exercise and carrying heavy schoolbags can cause back pain. If pain is persistent, and felt in the same place, it should be investigated by your medical practitioner.
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Mar 2008
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School backpacks
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A report from CHOICE magazine on choosing a school backpack
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May 2006
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X STOP? Interspinous Process Decompression System for spinal stenosis
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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The X STOP implant is indicated for the treatment of patients aged 50 years or older who suffer from pain or neurogenic intermittent claudication secondary to a confirmed diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis.
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Mar 2006
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Weight loss helps bad backs - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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People with back injuries should not lift objects slowly and should never bend to lift far away from the body or lift something off the floor.
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Dec 2001
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Consumer summary: Percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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The purpose of this review by ASERNIP-S was to systematically review the medical literature regarding the safety and efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy compared with open discectomy for the surgical treatment of herniated lumbar discs.
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Jun 2000
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Good news about bad backs
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Back pain is so widespread that up to 80 per cent of us are likely to have it at some time in our lives - after headache and the common cold, it's the most common cause of time off work. But the good news is that most back pain is caused by only minor problems and usually improves within two weeks.
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Apr 1999
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