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  • What is the Best Medication for Back Pain?

      What is the Best Medication to Take for my Back Pain? I am frequently asked by patients: ‘what drug should I take to ease my back pain?’ My normal response is to avoid taking them if possible, unless you are really finding it a struggle to

  • Myth Busters: What’s the Best Way to Lift to Avoid Back Pain?

    Is bending dangerous if you have back pain? Lifting with back pain: The approach of lifting with the legs and avoiding bending from the back is “common knowledge” as a key method for protecting the back from injury. However, the question is: does research back this approach

  • Myth Busting: Is My Back Pain Caused by Bad Posture?

    Myth Busting: Is Poor Posture the Cause of Back Pain?   Most people attending the clinic with back pain believe that poor posture has played a significant role in their back pain. Some clinicians spend a considerable amount of time analysing posture and attempting to link this to