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Why does my back get so sore when I'm sick? The connection between immunity and pain

  • Written by: Joshua Pate, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney
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Have you ever wondered why your back aches when you’re down with the flu or a cold? Or COVID?

This discomfort, common during many illnesses, is not just a random symptom. It’s a result of complex interactions between your immune system and your brain called the “neuroimmune synapse”.

A fascinating and...

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