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Statistics about Back Pain
Back Pain, especially lower back pain, is very common. Approximately 1 in 6 people in the UK experience chronic back pain1. According to NHS England, back pain is the largest cause of disability, accounting for 11% of the total disability of the UK population2.
What may cause Back Pain?
There is a variety of causes for back pain, some people may have other comorbidities such as:
Bulging or ruptured discs
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Others may be caused by injury or no cause at all (idiopathic).
What are common symptoms?
What are common symptoms?
Chronic back pain can be described as feeling like :
muscle aching
shooting
burning
stabbing
Back Pain can radiate to other areas, such as the legs and the hips. Patients will also have a limited range of movement.
Can anything trigger the pain in your interaction?
Can anything trigger the pain in your interaction?
Many activities can worsen back pain symptoms, such as:
Laying down
Sitting down
Bending
Twisting
Lifting heavy items
Walking
A Patient's Experience
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References
References
[1] - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16’s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain [Internet]. London: NICE; 2021. Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng193
[2] - NHS England. The National Back Pain Pathway [Internet]. England: NHS England; 2016. Available from : https://www.england.nhs.uk/blog/charles-greenough/
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