Millions suffering from lower back pain are being given the WRONG treatment: Patients are needlessly handed painkillers when simple stretches would be more effective

Millions of people with back pain are being given the wrong treatment, a major review has found.

Many patients are needlessly being prescribed strong painkillers, wrongly told to rest or even undergoing unnecessary surgery in a bid to treat lower back pain.

This is despite mounting evidence showing that simple exercises and stretches are more effective for easing symptoms.

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