Persistent back pain could signal risk of major diseases, new study finds: How to manage this common ache?
Published on: Sept. 27, 2025, 7:47 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
New research from the University of Technology Sydney suggests that persistent back pain, affecting around 80% of people at some point, may signal serious health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. Analyzing data from nearly 90,000 participants in Brazils 2019 National Health Survey, the study highlights shared risk factors like obesity, inactivity, stress, and poor sleep. Experts urge a holistic approach to treatment, combining lifestyle changes with medical care.
