Chronic musculoskeletal conditions:
Back problems
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Topic: Musculoskeletal conditions
Citation
AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2024) Back problems, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 10 July 2026.
'Back problems' describes a range of conditions related to the bones, joints, connective tissue, muscles and nerves of the back. These conditions can affect the neck (cervical spine), upper back (thoracic spine) and lower back (lumbar spine) as well as the sacrum and tailbone (coccyx). Back problems are a significant cause of disability and lost productivity.