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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About two in three people involved in a car crash develop neck pain. More occasionally neck sprains can happen when you fall or trip.
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Nearly 25% of the population will experience neck pain at some time in their life and it is one of the three most frequently reported complaints of the musculoskeletal system.
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Discs are supple pads between each of the bones that make up the spinal column.
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Very, very few people require back surgery. Of those who attend a hospital outpatient clinic only two in a hundred require surgery.
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Discography is an investigative procedure performed to try and identify the area(s) in the spine that are causing the pain.
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An epidural is an injection that delivers painkillers and steroids directly into the bottom of your spinal canal.
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A TENS unit is a small battery-powered device which is used to help in the relief of both acute and chronic pain.
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This is a minimally invasive procedure, usually performed on out-patient basis under local anaesthesia and sedation.
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Links to NICE information
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This is a general introduction for adults. It cannot answer all of your questions and you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information.