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There are many challenges facing hospitals and healthcare in the modern world we are living in. I've created this curation collection to save articles that help me understand what modern health in society is.  The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options.  Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning.   Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist.  Views are my own.
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What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?

What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
A new therapy aims to undo some of the harmful and restrictive patterns patients have been taught to ‘protect’ their back from pain. Instead, they’re learning to trust and move their body again.
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Hypnosis transforms treatment for chronic pain

Researchers from UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil and the University of Washington, US have identified a new drug-free treatment which combines hypnosis with pain management education to reduce the intensity of chronic low back pain.

Chronic low back pain is the leading cause of disability in Australia and will develop in around 40% of the 4 million Australians who experience low back pain.

Associate Professor James McAuley from NeuRA and UNSW Sydney said that despite the availability of pain medications and other pain therapies, an ideal treatment which benefits the majority of chronic pain sufferers has not been identified.

“Most of the available therapies have significant side effects, or risks of serious adverse events,” said Assocaite Professor McAuley.

“Hypnosis is a safe drug-free method which we have shown can help reduce pain intensity, disability, and catastrophising of pain by those receiving the combined treatment.
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The guidelines on low back pain are clear: drugs and surgery should be the last resort

A recent series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet shows doctors often overlook recommended treatments, such as advice to stay active and to exercise.
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Lower back pain: Exercise, not painkillers, the best treatment #Rx

Lower back pain: Exercise, not painkillers, the best treatment #Rx | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
People with lower back pain should stay active, according to new guidelines that say painkillers and bed rest are inadequate and outdated remedies.
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Does surgery for lower back pain even work? | SBS

Does surgery for lower back pain even work? | SBS | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
It's costly and there's little evidence spinal fusion surgery for lower back pain will work, according to recent research.
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