Low back pain affects over 570 million people worldwide and is a primary cause of disability. Although most individuals improve within the first six weeks of an episode, many have prolonged pain, says recent Australian research. The study suggests that those with acute and subacute back pain that doesn’t recover within 12 weeks should advance their care to prevent chronic pain. Identifying slow recovery in patients with subacute lower back pain is crucial to mitigate the risk of persistent pain.
Farage giving 'serious thought' to scrapping OBR if Reform wins next general election
Nigel Farage has said he is giving “serious thought” to scrapping the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) if his party wins the next general election
