1 in 6 Australians have chronic back pain   Incidence of chronic back pain An estimated 3.7 million Australians have chronic back pain (2014–15), according to a report released today by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW 2016). The report, Impacts of chronic back problems, explains how an individual’s quality of life deteriorates.  The impact on the community in terms of economic and disease burden is also high. Development of chronic back pain Chronic back pain is a long-term (6 months or more) health condition. Conditions include disc disorders (such as a herniated disc or disc degeneration); facet joint arthritis, sciatica and curvature of the spine; and pain not caused by another condition such as osteoporosis or osteoarthritis. Poor sitting … Continue reading Chronic back pain – Physiotherapy can help