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Low back pain

The Back Surgery Controversy

Back surgery is under increasing scrutiny due to recent media coverage on Four Corners. This article is vital reading for anyone with back pain.

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Lessons in pain science – can a salon hairdryer give you a headache?

This blog describes a really interesting experiment that explains the importance of context and expectations in pain.

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Are you GLA:D you have arthritis?

Medication and surgery are not what the evidence tells us is best first treatment for hip and knee osteoarthritis. The GLA:D programme uses robust evidence to help reduce pain, medication use and increase enjoyment in life.

Low back pain

So You Have Back Pain – But Is It Injured?

This blog is a reminder that pain and injury ARE NOT the same thing. There is an amazing pain story as a great reminder of this important idea.

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What Does It Feel Like To Be Shot?

There is a wide spread in desscriptions from people who have been shot. This tells us a lot about pain and how the actual tissue damage doesn't necessarily correlate well with pain.