It is believed that up to 80% of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our life (mayoclinic.org). The experts at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic have many years’ experience dealing with the effects of such pain. While it is very common, there are a number of myths around what causes pain, both in the lower and upper regions of the back. Here are just a few of those back pain myths and the corresponding realities. Myth: Only Surgery will Ease Back Pain In fact spinal surgery is only recommended in very few cases, with most people benefitting from a range of other treatments, physiotherapy being high among them.  … Continue reading Back Pain: Myths and Realities