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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

We saw this reflected in the responses we received to our 2020 national survey from people with back pain. 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

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. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain. However, imaging (e.g.