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We have a whole host of (conservation) volunteers here who believe that getting off the sofa and getting out and about and active is the best way of dealing with back problems.
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What the experts say

Welsh Backs has been developed in consultation with a wide group of stakeholders and is supported by leading experts in this field. Click on the images to read more...

Dr Tony Jewell

Dr Tony Jewell, Chief Medical Officer for Wales

"Stay active and lead as normal a life as possible"

Prof Mansel Aylward

Prof Mansel Aylward, Chair, Wales Centre for Health

"Welsh Backs will contribute substantially to improving the health and well being of people in Wales"

Terry Rose

Terry Rose, Director, Health and Safety Executive for Wales and the S. West

"Back injury is a very common problem, which in workplaces can often be avoided by simple changes to job design, the right training and the right equipment"

Dr Sally Venn

Dr Sally Venn, GP

"I welcome the Welsh Backs initiative - reassuring back pain sufferers that staying active is definitely the right thing to do!"

Iwan Roberts

Iwan Roberts (35) originally from Bangor has suffered from back pain on and off for 14 years.

Shan Cothi

Just carrying on with your usual activity will do the world of good.