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    What’s that PAIN?

    Feb 23, 2023 3 minutes

    Back pain

    IS IT NORMAL?

    ‘The most common issues with the back are in over 55s, and are a result of wear and tear – sciatica and osteoarthritis are prime examples,’ explains consultant neurosurgeon Bhupal Chitnavis. ‘Usually, back pain is localised, fluctuates in severity, and comes and goes, with episodes lasting a few weeks at most.’ Obesity, smoking and excessive exercise are also common causes.

    WHEN IS IT SERIOUS?

    ‘If a pain lasts longer than six weeks, is getting worse or you have weakness or numbness (and have another condition, such as osteoporosis), see

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