What can we do about back pain?

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Road accidents are a leading cause of death and injury around the world, and in 2020, the UN General Assembly set a target to reduce road deaths by 50% by 2030. Claudia Hammond is joined by BBC Health reporter Philippa Roxby to look at new research which explores how road injury ...  Show more

Lower back pain impacts millions of adults every year and, in many cases, diagnosis can be murky. Non-specific pain is personal and complex, driven by factors such as injury, sensitivity and perception. But are there methods to help manage back pain and live a happier life in the ...  Show more

Are you someone who suffers from back pain? An estimated 10% of the world’s population suffers from lower back pain with back problems more common in women than men. You might be surprised to know that long hours spent at a desk is just as likely to be the cause of injury as a sp ...  Show more

Physical pain can be debilitating. Today, Kessonga breaks down different degrees of pain, and how mindfulness can help us feel better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Modern medicine has a cure for nearly everything.

After all, it’s eradicated smallpox, eliminated malaria in most developed countries, and nearly put an end to polio.

It’s also created all kinds of pills, potions, and powders to treat ailments ranging from the co ...