What are the different types of back pain? How does pain work?
Pain is a complex concept. It arises through different mechanisms and routes. Low back pain can take several routes: it is a ‘mixed’ pain. There are three types of pain: nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain and so-called ‘mixed’ pain, which combines the first two.
Osteoarthritis of the knee affects younger adults too!
Contrary to popular belief, osteoarthritis of the knee (or gonarthrosis) is not just an age-related condition: it can be associated with inflammation, genetic or lifestyle factors1 and can develop even in younger people, with 12% of people with knee OA under age 402.
There are a multitude of possible causes of back pain. But some risk factors are more important than others. Overweight, stress or poor posture... Discover the possible reasons for your back pain and learn how to react.
Our knees play an essential role when it comes to supporting our bodies and keeping us mobile. These joints support our weight and movements in all our routine activities. Hence a degenerative cartilage disease like osteoarthritis of the knee (also known as OA or gonarthrosis) can quickly become incapacitating in our everyday lives.
Most lower back pain is muscular or ligamentous in origin. Damage to the intervertebral discs or vertebrae can sometimes be the cause. Finally, some lower back pains are digestive, gynaecological or skin-related.
