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6. What are the risk factors for developing back pain? One of the major factors that can be addressed in terms of developing back pain is being overweight. There is a direct correlation between having a higher body mass and increased back pain. 7. What can I do to avoid developing back pain? Staying physically fit is key to minimising the chances of developing back pain. Specific areas to look at would be: ⬤ Weight management ⬤ Staying active. If you work in an office environment, getting u...

Duncan James still suffers from numbness in his left leg following his terrifying battle with Cauda Equina syndrome The Blue singer and actor was diagnosed with the syndrome - which is a set of symptoms that are experienced when the spinal nerves are compressed in lower the back - several years ago after he suffered a slipped disc when he was wearing high heels for his role in stage musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ 11 December 2020 And although he had surgery to correct the probl...