BackCare has a range of information sheets that give background information and practical tips on various aspects of back pain and back care. You can view these information sheets on our site or print them.
We regularly review our existing information sheets and add new ones if needed.
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Sitting badly in front of a computer for hours on end is storing up trouble.
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The perfect car seat for back pain sufferers has not yet been invented.
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Before spending money always experiment first. Always do the mattress test!
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Some people find that heat or cold can help to relieve their back pain temporarily.
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There are no bad chairs, only chairs ill suited to the individual and the circumstances of use.
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Pain Clinics and Pain Management Programmes (PMPs) are available on the NHS and there is normally one in each healthcare region.
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A number of organisations run free self-management courses in the UK for people with a long term health condition and/or pain.
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Patients who are resident in the UK have rights relating to access to a GP and limited rights relating to referral on to other professionals.
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Access to Work provides advice and practical support to disabled people and their employers.
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A clinical negligence claim may be brought against any health care provider when (a) care is not of an acceptable standard and injury or death results.