Back Pain and Spinal Problems

Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Ara Damansara Medical Centre

09-Jul-19 16:00

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Almost everyone has suffered back pain at some point in their lives. According to The Lancet journal, disability due to back pain has risen by more than 50% since 1990. Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre joins us to shed light on the causes of back pain and common spinal problems.

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: Bigger Picture, Health and Living, ramsay simedarby, back pain, spine, injury, arthritis,

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