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An Australian study has concluded popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have little impact on lower back and neck pain. Image: Back pain (AAP)

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By Manny Tsigas

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An Australian study has concluded popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have little impact on lower back and neck pain. Image: Back pain (AAP)

Researchers say patients taking the drugs are also more likely to develop heart and stomach issues.

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