Most uncomplicated episodes of back pain do not need an immediate scan. Imaging is useful when serious pathology is suspected, neurological findings are…

Postnatal back pain can reflect recovery from pregnancy and birth, feeding and lifting demands, sleep disruption and a rapid change in activity. A gradual…

Back and pelvic pain are common in pregnancy, but they should still be assessed individually. Support may include advice, comfortable movement, pelvic and…

Rib pain can arise from muscles, joints, cartilage or a minor injury, but chest, lung, heart, abdominal and bone conditions can present similarly.…

Pain felt around the buttock or outer hip can sometimes be referred from the lumbar spine or nerves. The location alone cannot identify the source; hip and…

Pain between the shoulder blades often relates to the upper back, ribs, neck, muscles or sustained activity, but chest and abdominal conditions can refer…

Sciatica describes pain and/or neurological symptoms from irritation of a nerve root in the lower back. It commonly affects one leg and may include…

Most lower back pain is not caused by serious disease and often improves with time, movement and graded activity. Sitting may aggravate symptoms because of…

Most lower back pain is not caused by serious disease and often improves with time, movement and graded activity. Sitting may aggravate symptoms because of…