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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Well, for one thing, like most musculoskeletal conditions, back pain is invisible. sciatica – is a painful condition that develops when the nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg is compressed or squeezed. Why is this? Why is there so much stigma attached to back pain and back injuries? What should I know about back pain?

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Well, for one thing, like most musculoskeletal conditions, back pain is invisible. sciatica – is a painful condition that develops when the nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg is compressed or squeezed. We saw this reflected in the responses we received to our 2023 national survey from people with back pain. Why is this?