Back pain

Pain relief

Back away from pain

Back pain causes significant disability among the population and it is becoming more common.

17 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Not just a pain in the back

Sciatica can be severe and patients may need pharmacological or surgical intervention.

16 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

Clinical

Why is nobody talking about back pain?

The ill-informed might be tempted to take a strong opioid like Oxycontin to deal with back pain but it’s wrong, says Peter Kelly.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

Education & training

A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

11 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Module

Pain relief

NICE approves secukinumab for chronic pain condition

NICE has recommended the use of secukinumab as an option for treating a chronic back pain condition affecting young adults.

18 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

CPD module: back pain

We review the management of low back pain, sciatica and neck pain.

06 May 2020 , 6 Min Module

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back pain

Back away from pain

Not just a pain in the back

Why is nobody talking about back pain?

A different approach to pain

NICE approves secukinumab for chronic pain condition

CPD module: back pain