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Back pain guide

Nearly all of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. Explore this guide to learn more about the different types of back pain, get advice on treatment and understand the ways you can prevent back pain in the future.

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Last reviewed: 09/09/2011

Next review due: 09/09/2013

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