Prevalence and comparative troublesomeness by age of musculoskeletal pain in different body locations

2007166 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Suzanne Parsons · Queen Mary University of London

Alan Breen · Health Sciences University

Nadine E. Foster · Keele University

Louise Letley · Medical Research Council

Tamar Pincus · Royal Holloway University of London

Steven Vogel · University College of Osteopathy

Martin Underwood

Abstract

Great efforts have been made to develop and test treatments for low back pain. Our findings suggest that the overall prevalence of troublesome neck, knee and shoulder pain approaches that of troublesome low back pain and that similar efforts may be required to improve the management these pains.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Family Practice

Volume 24, Issue 4, pp. 308-316

DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmm027

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