Myths and Facts About Back Pain Explained in Pictures

Myths and Facts About Back Pain Explained in Pictures

Back pain is one of the most common, and worst, pains we have to deal with as we get older. But it doesn't only affect the mature, it can happen at any age, any place and any time, for various reasons. Many people with back pain don’t manage it well because of wrong advice and a lot of unhelpful myths about what back pain is and what you should do about it. Healthcare professionals all over the world speak to patients who think, for example, that back pain can damage their backs. This is not always the case. As a common problem, many people will suggest many solutions, so it's good to know in advance which are real and which are just rumors.

The weight of evidence shows that many assumptions made about lower back pain are wrong and, what’s more, could be harmful. Below are some of the most common misconceptions.

5 warning signs of bowel cancer that you should look out for

5 warning signs of bowel cancer that you should look out for

Bowel cancer, also known as colon cancer or colorectal cancer, is the fourth most common form of the disease, after breast, prostate and lung cancers.

What are the red-flag signs of bowel cancer?

The five red-flag symptoms of bowel cancer include:

* bleeding from the back passage, or blood in your poo

* a change in your normal toilet habits - going more frequently for example

* pain or a lump in your tummy

* extreme tiredness

* losing weight



Bowel cancer symptoms can be subtle, but also reasonably common. Most people with them do not have the condition.

You’re more at risk of developing the condition if you drink a lot of alcohol regularly, are obese, or older than 60.

If you suspect that something is up, make sure to talk to a medical professional about it.

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