Disability

New Medical Guidelines Recommend Conservative Therapies

New Medical Guidelines Recommend Conservative Therapies

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for a GP visit and is the worlds leading cause of disability. New guidelines for treating low back pain address both short-term and long-term pain, with both cases suggesting to trial non-drug therapies first, such as chiropractic.

Low Back Pain - the Worlds Leading Cause of Disability

Low Back Pain - the Worlds Leading Cause of Disability

Low back pain causes more disability worldwide than infections, heart disease and cancer, with new research published in The Lancet stating that up to 10% of people are suffering with low back pain at any one time.