Back and neck pain

Spinal degenerative disease and related disorders

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Introduction

Lower back pain and neck pain are extremely common and occur more often as people get older. They can affect not only the physical health of the individuals concerned, but also their social and economic wellbeing. Although a source of considerable anxiety, spinal pain and its related problems can usually be managed successfully without surgery. With guidance, most people can learn to cope with episodes of pain themselves and take measures to reduce the likelihood of recurrences.
This booklet is for patients, employers and health care workers who need to know more about the prevention and treatment of spinal pain.

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