World Spine Day 2024 - Wednesday 16 October

Low back pain is the single leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide with neck pain ranking fourth. It is estimated that up to 4 out of 5 adults will experience a back problem at some time in their lives, however this is likely to improve quickly if you do the right things.

The theme for the day is "Support your spine" - and it encourages all individuals to prioritize spinal health across all aspects of life. Whether at home, in the workplace, schools, or within our communities, fostering healthy habits is essential to support the spine throughout the various stages of life.

What can you do?

·       Stay active and mobile

·       Avoid prolonged periods of physical inactivity

·       Avoid functional overload e.g. large peaks of unusual physical activity or load.

·       Adopting healthy lifestyle choices such as weight loss and smoking cessation can significantly contribute to spinal well-being