Musculoskeletal conditions affect the body’s muscles, bones, joints, nerves, tendons, cartilage, or spinal discs. They are one of the leading causes of visits to primary healthcare practitioners each year and can substantially affect physical and mental quality of life.
Low back pain
Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal disease worldwide, affecting 577 million people. Most cases of lower back pain are mechanical. Mechanical low back pain results from weakness in the muscles surrounding the spine.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation of the joints. Inflammatory arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis / Ankylosing Spondylitis) occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own joints.