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Exercise more important than ergonomics in preventing neck pain

Haley Williams - 07-09-2018

An exercise program is likely to roughly halve the risk of a new episode of neck pain, according to a recent study by Macquarie University. Surprisingly, the

 
Australian Patients Association wants chronic pain coordinators in every GP clinic

HealthTimes - 10-08-2018

With one in three Australians over the age of 65 suffering from chronic pain, The Australian Patients Association is calling for coordinators trained in pain management to

 
Osteopathy - a good first step in treating lower back pain

HealthTimes - 06-07-2018

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by a GP or healthcare professional. It is estimated that over 80% of Australians will experience lower back

 
GPs should be trained in prescribing medicinal cannabis

AAP - 04-07-2018

A survey of GPs shows that while most support the prescribed use of medicinal cannabis for their patients, they lack the training to help them.

 
Study has shown hypnosis can be use to treat chronic back pain

AAP - 18-05-2018

A small international study has shown hypnosis can help reduce the intensity of chronic lower-back pain when combined with the right education.

 
Anaesthetists use hypnosis on needle phobic

AAP - 10-05-2018

As many as one in 10 people suffer from needle phobia causing a significant challenge for anaesthetists. Anaesthetists

 
Study shows backpacks not to blame for kids back pain

AAP - 03-05-2018

A review of published studies has found no evidence carrying schoolbags is causing back pain in children and adolescents. Carrying a schoolbag

 
An Australian-led research of epilepsy breakthrough to help families

AAP - 26-04-2018

Researchers have discovered a genetic link to devastating epilepsies, which could help families prevent having a second child with the disease.

 
Marine cone snails might be a weapon in the fight against the opioid epidemic

AAP - 05-04-2018

Australian scientists say they have edged closer to developing new pain relief medication from chemicals found in the venom of sea snails that live on the bottom of

 
Call to action to halt the soaring rates of low back pain

AAP - 22-03-2018

The global burden of low back pain has reached 'tipping point' and action is needed, warn researchers. Australian experts are leading

 

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