Persistent, complex or severe back pain requires treatment by a qualified doctor or physiotherapist. Among other chores, hanging out to dry a bamboo pole full of dripping clothes is pretty strenuous, said Dr Tan. The first organisation set up here to deal with back and neck aches, the society was registered late last year to carry out projects on behalf of those suffering from disorders of the spine, and to make available aids to treat these disorders. The Society comprises doctors, physiotherapists, health-care professionals and back pain sufferers. They will dish out practical advice, run support groups and provide educational material.
Back pain affects people of all ages.
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