Researchers at the University of Limerick are revolutionizing the way we understand and treat back pain

Researchers at the University of Limerick are revolutionising the way we understand and treat back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions through a holistic approach which ranges from diagnosis and treatment to impacting public health policy.
Dr Kieran O’Sullivan explains: “It’s all about treating the person, not just the bones or the muscles. Globally there are vast levels of misinformation around conditions like back pain, such as the idea that structures such as bones and discs can go out of place. Not only is this inaccurate, the fear it creates actually adds to disability. What is important is that we identify the impact pain has on people’s lives, understand their personal and unique barriers to recovery and empower them to regain control of their lives.”

The team co-led with the HSE the establishment of a first-of-its kind programme National Musculoskeletal Triage Initiative across 12 HSE hospitals which reduced hospital waiting lists by 22,000 patients

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