Almost everyone has suffered back pain at some point in their lives. According to The Lancet journal, disability due to back pain has risen by more than 50% since 1990. Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre joins us to shed light on the causes of back pain and common spinal problems.

<p>Almost everyone has suffered back pain at some point in their lives. According to The Lancet journal, disability due to back pain has risen by more than 50% since 1990. Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre joins us to shed light on the causes of back pain and common spinal problems.</p>

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