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- Back pain
Back pain is common. Some people will develop back pain that is persistent (lasts more than three months). There are many things that you can do to live well with back pain.
- Sciatica
Most cases of sciatica resolve by themselves within six weeks to three months.
- Ladder Safety – Paul’s story
Paul was sanding the exterior of his house when he overreached and fell more than two metres from his ladder.
- Myotherapy
Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement.
- Bones, muscles and joints
Information and links to factsheets about bone disorders, osteoporosis, muscles, joint conditions, back, prevention and management.
- Back pain in children
Children with back pain may grow into adults with chronic bad backs, so it is important to encourage sensible back care.
- Back pain – disc problems
Most disc problems resolve without specific treatment.
- Posture
Bad habits such as slouching and inactivity cause muscle fatigue and tension that ultimately lead to poor posture.
- Best care guidance for non-urgent planned surgery
A handful of non-urgent planned surgical procedures (also known as elective surgery) have been found to have limited benefits, except in very specific circumstances.
- Kidneys - polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Polycystic kidney disease is a common cause of kidney failure in Australia and equally affects men and women of different ethnic backgrounds.