Long-term musculoskeletal ( MSK ) pressure in primary care
Chronic pain affects up to 50 % of the UK ( BMJ , 2019 ) and persistent musculoskeletal pain takes up to 30 % of a GP ’ s caseload ( HEE , 2020 ).
that ’ s over 20 million people !
This means that a large portion of the population have an MSK condition such as arthritis or back pain , resulting in disability , affecting quality of life and independence .
Poor MSK health has a huge impact on :
INDIVIUALS
NHS & SOCIAL CARE SYSTEM
EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYABILITY
THE ECONOMY & SOCIAL INEQUALITY
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