Back pain

Back pain is a common problem that affects many people at some stage in their lifetime and it can arise from many causes. Many cases of back pain and sore backs are caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support the spine.

The back is prone to a range of problems including postural stress, muscle strains, ligament sprains, disc problems, sciatica, arthritis, structural defects, disease and fracture.

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