We've been busy adding two new sections to our website. The Resources section provides a range of information on chronic pain in general and on some specific conditions. Because we all learn and engage with (health) information differently, we've included various types of information - websites, blogs, books, video clips, and some links to journal articles for those who like scientific evidence. The section will be continually added to and updated as new information comes t

Tomorrow marks the start of the last school term, so it's timely to think about backpacks and back pain in children. A 2012 Spanish study looked at whether backpack weight is associated with back pain and back pathology in 1403 school children aged 12-17. It found that 61.4% had backpacks exceeding 10% of their body weight and those carrying the heaviest backpacks had a 50% higher risk of back pain. Girls had a higher risk of back pain than boys. The study concluded that c