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Back pain

What is Quality Back Care?

Despite the prevalence and impact of low back pain on society the treatments offered vary widely, which suggests poor understanding of the evidence. Subsequently the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care today (1st September 2022) released their Low Back Pain Clinical Standard. It describes the care that anyone over the age of […]

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Back pain Radiology

Like Wrinkles on the Inside

Disc degeneration, bulging and protrusions do not sound good, and if they were reported in an investigative image of your low back it would likely be cause for concern. However a recent study is showing that disc bulges and degeneration are just a normal part of ageing, like wrinkles, and are not necessarily the cause […]