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Back pain overview

Back pain affects most people at some time in their lives. It comes in many forms, from lower back pain, middle back pain, or upper back pain to low back pain with sciatica. Common back pain causes include nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis. Many people find relief from symptoms of back pain with physiotherapy and painkillers.

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Understanding back pain - symptoms

What are the symptoms of back pain?

Most people have experienced back pain at some point in their life. The causes of back pain are numerous, and some are self-inflicted due to a lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes include accidents, muscle strains and sport injuries. Although the causes may be different, the symptoms are usually the same.

The symptoms for back pain are:

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