Low back pain is the second most common reason for a patient to seek medical attention. It can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain. It can begin suddenly as a result of an accident or by lifting something heavy, or can develop over time as we age. What’s more, pain that starts in your back often spreads to other areas, such as your buttocks, pelvis and legs

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Neck pain affects about 20% of the Australian population. It can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain. Neck pain can start quickly as a result of an accident, muscle strain or whiplash, or can develop over time with age. Acute neck pain will typically settle spontaneously or resolve with modification of activities and instruction in appropriate exercising and self-management. However, neck pain that lasts three months or longer is considered chronic neck pain.

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A common type of headache is a tension headache. It is usually felt on both sides of the head. It is a pressing or tightening sensation rather than a throbbing headache and is not made worse by activity or accompanied by nausea.

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ARM PAIN

Arm pain is typically the result of an injury or overexertion. Arm pain can refer to physical discomfort anywhere between the shoulder and the fingers. The arm is made up of two joints: the glenohumeral joint and the acromioclavicular joint. These joints are where most shoulder pain occurs. Acute arm and shoulder pain will typically settle spontaneously or resolve with modification of activities and instruction in appropriate exercising and self-management. However, arm pain that lasts three months or longer is considered chronic arm pain.

SHOULDER PAIN

The arm is made up of two joints, which is where most shoulder pain occurs.

Glenohumeral joint – where your upper arm bone (the humerus) connects with your shoulder blade (scapula)
Acromioclavicular joint – where the top of your shoulder blade meets your collarbone (clavicle)

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The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is known anatomically as the femoral head, the “socket” is part of the pelvis known as the acetabulum. Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of the hip or groin.

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Abdominal pain refers to physical discomfort inside the abdomen or the outer muscle wall. While abdominal pain is often described as “stomach pain,” the abdomen region covers the area between your chest and groin. Groin pain refers to physical discomfort in the area where the inside of your upper thigh and your abdomen come together. Groin pain is most often caused by an injury or strain to the muscle, tendons or ligaments in the area of the groin. Acute abdominal or groin pain caused by injury or strain may start to improve within 10-14 days or resolve with modification of activities and instruction in appropriate exercising and self-management. However, abdominal or groin pain that lasts three months or longer is considered chronic.

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The knee is the largest joint in the body, where the thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia) and kneecap (patella) connect. Knee pain can be described as acute, such as when someone falls and tears a ligament. Acute knee pain will typically resolve with the recovery of the injury. Knee pain that lasts three months or longer is described as chronic knee pain.

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Foot pain refers to physical discomfort in or surrounding the structures that make up the foot, which include bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Foot pain can be felt in the arches, the ball of the foot, the heel, the toes or the ankle. Acute foot pain is commonly caused by an injury or sprain. Acute foot pain will typically settle spontaneously or resolve with modification of activities and instruction in appropriate exercising and self-management. However, foot pain that lasts three months or longer is considered chronic foot pain.

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