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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Well, for one thing, like most musculoskeletal conditions, back pain is invisible. The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Why is this? This can lead to fatigue, stiffness and 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. The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Why is this? This can lead to fatigue, stiffness and pain.