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Is surgery doing more harm than good?
The big unknown is that many common orthopaedic surgeries are not better for reducing pain that non-surgical options. There are alternatives that are cheaper, and safer – such as exercise programs. A recent article looked at 3 of the most common orthopaedic surgeries that may be doing more harm than good and costing people more than just their money. ...
Tell me moreMost people living with chronic pain are not receiving effective treatment
Effective pain management benefits everyone. Left untreated or poorly managed, chronic pain can have a devastating impact on all aspects of a person’s life ...
Tell me moreSpinal fusion surgery for lower back pain: it’s costly and there’s little evidence it’ll work
Back pain affects one in four Australians. Treatment costs for back pain in Australia total almost A$5 billion every year. A great proportion of this is spent on spinal surgical procedures. But do they work? ...
Tell me moreWork a pain in the neck?
Various people battle neck pain, which is very common in office roles. The most important factor in preventing neck pain is strength! ...
Tell me moreThank you, 2017
The team at Beneco would like to thank you for your ongoing support throughout 2017 ...
Tell me moreHow useful CBT is for treating chronic pain
By teaching people better strategies for coping with chronic pain, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective and a safer alternative to opioids for chronic pain ...
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