Research finds most back pain doesn't need a scan or medication

7News Just In · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

New research from New South Wales scientists reviewing hundreds of global studies has found that 95% of back pain sufferers do not need scans, and that common treatments like pain medications and surgery are often unnecessary. The study, which examined thousands of patients, reveals that gradual movement and returning to usual activities is the most effective treatment for back pain, which affects at least four million Australians and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.