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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. sciatica – is a painful condition that develops when the nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg is compressed or squeezed. They act as shock absorbers and give your spine its flexibility.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. sciatica – is a painful condition that develops when the nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg is compressed or squeezed. They act as shock absorbers and give your spine its flexibility.