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Numbness - back

  • Initial assessment

    Get clinical advice about how to treat a wide range of health issues.

    Symptoms covered include dental pain, pregnancy, diarrhoea and vomiting, earache, back pain, burns and scalds, wounds, cuts, grazes, nosebleeds, seizures and lots more...

  • Lower back pain in adults

    Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, affects seven out of 10 people at some time in their lives. 

    Lower back pain can come on suddenly or slowly, and is sometimes the direct result of a fall or injury.

  • Upper back pain in adults

    Upper back pain is a common condition and can be very uncomfortable. It can have a range of causes, including injury and posture.

    Back pain can affect anyone, regardless of age, but it is more common in people who are between 35 and 55 years of age.