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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) sciatica – is a painful condition that develops when the nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg is compressed or squeezed. x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) sciatica – is a painful condition that develops when the nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg is compressed or squeezed. x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain.