In this episode:

• Why it’s so difficult to find an effective solution to chronic low back pain
• Breaking down common myths about chronic low back pain
• How beliefs about back pain can negatively impact on recovery
• The problem with existing treatment approaches

The Pain Puzzle is an educational series designed to bring you the latest science underpinning effective management of chronic low back pain. This series will help you understand chronic low back pain and how you can use mind-based therapies to better manage your pain and get back to the life you love.

This episode of the Pain Puzzle is brought to you by Relio.

This episode of the Pain Puzzle is brought to you by Relio.

Relio is a science-backed digital program that combines cutting-edge pain science education with the effective power of clinical hypnosis to address the key drivers of your pain.

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References:

1. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine in people without back pain.
2. Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations.
3. Clinical Pain Management: A Practical Guide.
4. What happens to the lower lumbar spine after marathon running: a 3.0 T MRI study of 21 first-time marathoners.
5. Relationship of significance of wound to pain experienced.
6. Non-specific low back pain.
7. Chronic Pain.
8. Efficacy, Tolerability, and Dose-Dependent Effects of Opioid Analgesics for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
9. Spinal cord stimulation for low back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023.
10. Clinical Care Guidelines for Chronic Low Back Pain.

Disclaimer:

The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of topics discussed in this podcast.