Most people worldwide will experience back pain during their lifetime. It can be disabling and worrying but it is very common and rarely dangerous.
Keeping active is shown to be helpful for tackling back pain and is also the most effective strategy to prevent future episodes.
Source: https://www.csp.org.uk/publications/10-things-you-need-know-about-your-back
A virtual physiotherapy service is available from Onsi, which St Monica Trust employees covered under our Group Life Assurance plan can sign up to.
This video from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy explains how our spines are very strong and designed to move. Moving helps us get better sooner!
Back pain leaflet
