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iPhone/iPad App: Back Pain Relief Exercises

 

Back Pain Relief Exercises for Lower Back Pain, Mid Back Pain and Upper Back Pain. Pick your area of pain and receive a list of Exercises tailored specifically for that area.  

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 All Exercises are equipped with videos and still images for clear understanding and safety.

About three in 4 people have one or more bouts of back pain. Most soon ease and are not due to serious back problems. In most cases the usual advice is to keep active, and do normal activities as much as possible. Painkillers are helpful until the pain eases. Chronic (persistent) pain develops in some cases, and further treatment may then be needed. 

Back Pain - Mythbusters!

 

Chartered Institute of Physiotherapists - Busting myths and reinforcing what the latest evidence says is best for your back.

NHS: Back Pain Interactive Guide

 

Explore this interactive guide to learn more about the different types of back pain, get advice on treatment and understand how to prevent back pain in the future.

Arthritis Research UK: Back Pain

 

Some really good back exercises and information about current research

Patient: Nonspecific Lower Back Pain in Adults

 

About 8 in 10 people have one or more bouts of low back pain. In most cases, it is not due to a serious disease or serious back problem, and the exact cause of the pain is not clear. This is called nonspecific lower back pain. The usual advice is to keep active, and do normal activities as much as possible. 

NHS Choices: Back Pain

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Lots of information on diagnosis, treatment and prevention including how to lift and handling awkward objects. Includes videos explaining how bad posture contributes to back pain, how to improve your health at work, and back stretches. 

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