
There is an increasing availability and clinical use of interventional radiological techniques for patients with low back pain.

Degenerative conditions of the spine are a major cause of disability, and represent a large economic burden on the health care system.

In March 2013, Ontario launched the CORE Back Tool as a key component of its Low Back Pain Strategy.

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most common fragility fracture and have significant impact on numerous indices of health quality.

The incidence of low back pain in athletes participating in training and competition on a consistent and frequent basis is significant.

Vertebral metastatic disease afflicts a significant proportion of cancer patients, most commonly those with breast and lung disease.
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Many clinicians believe that imaging is necessary to accurately diagnose and manage low back pain.

Neck pain is common and disabling. Associated with poor posture, sedentary work and stress it is long lasting and recurrent.

This article highlights the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the straight leg raise (SLR) test for sciatica.