All news on the topic: Back pain

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Silent killer with no obvious symptoms is actually affecting millions of Brits
While osteoporosis is common, it can be virtually undetectable until you begin experiencing more severe symptoms. Here is how to look out for them - and prevent the condition altogether
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'My neighbour's gardener keeps leaf blowing next to our bed early in morning'
A pregnant woman on Reddit sought advice for handling her neighbour's gardener who operates a loud leaf blower just outside her bedroom every Tuesday morning, causing anxiety and sleep deprivation
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DWP could pay you up to £173 a week in PIP if you are suffering from back pain
According to research from the Blackberry Clinic published last year around 2.8million people in the UK suffer from "chronic back pain" and if your back pain is classed as chronic - you may be eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
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Family heartbroken as boy, 19, dies just weeks after seeing GP with back pain
Carl Scott complained of back pains but was given a devastating diagnosis by his GP - just three weeks later, he passed away in hospital surrounded by his family
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Teenage girl in a medically induced coma after ignoring back pain for a month
Katie Sullivan, 18, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was airlifted to hospital after experiencing extremely low blood pressure and a high heartbeat due to a UTI
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5 warning signs of 'silent killer' pancreatic cancer that could save your life
Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has revealed he has terminal pancreatic cancer, a disease dubbed the 'silent killer' as warning signs are often missed and diagnosis comes too late
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Best mattresses for all needs to get hold of now with huge January 2024 savings
Now's the perfect time to get hold of a brand new mattress with up to 50% off - so if your old one needs to go, keep reading for some great deals you can bag this January
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Starsky and Hutch star David Soul's rise to fame, health troubles and money woes
Actor and singer David Soul, best known for his role in the iconic 70s TV cop show Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80. We take a look at his life away from the cameras
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Ovarian cancer symptoms you might notice while eating your dinner
These subtle ovarian cancer symptoms are important to look out for while you are sitting down and eating your dinner, as they aren't something you often assosciate with the disease
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Have your healthiest year yet with 2024's new health and wellness trends
Kim Jones discovers what new health kicks are in store for next 12 months, from microburst fitness and circadian eating to wall pilates and mental health help aided by AI
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74 health conditions in your 20s that could leave you childless, study claims
A major new study has found that there are dozens of health conditions experienced in early life which could leave you childless in later life, with more than half of them being behavioural disorders
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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford's stunning £3.25m Surrey mansion with son Jack
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been together since 1996 and tied the knot in 2010. They share a son named Jack, who was born in 2002
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'Bright' teen died after doctors missed treatable tumour for seven years
Adam Ali, 17, would “likely still be here today” had the tumour been caught in time - but tests to spot the cancer were botched on three separate occasions
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Shoppers spot £7 discount trick that can save hundreds on heating bills
The heating solution is perfect for night time and means shoppers are not turning on their heating
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Woman told 'nothing can be done' as back pain prompts deadly diagnosis
Becca Smith, 31, from Chester, went to see doctors after she started suffering with pain in her back in 2020 - but was told there was nothing doctors could do after a number of tests
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I spent £140k to lengthen my legs in most painful treatment ever to be taller
Yeferson Cossio was for a long time insecure about his 5 foot 8 height - despite it being one inch above the average in his home of Colombia. The 29-year-old splashed nearly £150,000 to address it…
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Race so girl, 7, in pain every time she moves can have groundbreaking treatment
Amelija Zvinyte, from Pocklington, was diagnosed with Mucolipidosis after she began suffering with chronic back pain and now cannot walk or bend down without being in pain
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Simba mattress that cured my back pain in 6 weeks has big Black Friday saving
Simba's Black Friday sale has offers up to 55% off including the 'miracle' luxury mattress that cured my lower back pain
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Dad saved by lockdown after he spots signs of silent killer working from home
Brian Magennis, 51, from Poyntzpass near Newry, Northern Ireland, spotted worrying signs during the Covid lockdown while he was working from home - which turned out to be pancreatic cancer
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Brits urged to check eligibility with tax-free £441 a month due to be paid out
The Department for Work and Pensions offers a variety of benefits but Attendance Allowance remains significantly underclaimed - with UK households told to see whether they're eligible
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Key signals your back pain is a medical emergency and you must call 999
While back pain is a common nuisance, and can go away with some rest, sometimes it can be dangerous and warrants seeing a doctor or even calling 999
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Disabled mum 'hasn’t showered in years' due to 'gaslighting' housing association
Sara, a disabled woman in West London, who says she struggles to clean herself after the toilet and can’t use her shower, accuses the housing association which owns her flat of “gaslighting” her
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Woman who ignored back pain turned out be pregnant - and gave birth to 10lb baby
Ceira Sutherland had no clue she was pregnant until she went to the doctors with back pain - and had even been told she would struggle to conceive
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Five tips to beat back pain as study shows it's making sufferers anti-social
The average working-age adult spends around 9.5 hours a day sitting down, which is very bad news for our backs. In fact, pain can become so severe it can even stop more than half of us from socialising. But thankfully some simple exercises can help make all the difference
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Signs of killer heart disease found in feet and four other red flags to know
Most people associate heart problems with chest pain, but heart disease can manifest in different ways, and signs can come up in different parts of your body