Back Pain: The Pitfalls and the Practicalities Dr Arun Aggarwal RPAH
Pain Management Centre Private Rooms – Rozelle and Hornsby
Acute Pain • Has a purpose – Warn of damage – Underlying condition – Encourage rest – Prevent further damage – Increase healing – Progressive if not treated
Low Back Pain (LBP):
A National Health Priority1
• Back complaints are the 7th
most common reason for seeing
a GP2
• Affects ~ 10% of Australians in any 6 months3
• Common cause of disability1
• Annual cost $10 billion per annum3
• Early and effective management may lessen the burden3
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