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Alice talks about what it means to have a "straight back" and if it is actually good for us.

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Bones and Osteoporosis | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

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Muscles and nerves | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

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What is a slipped disc? | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

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Bones and Osteoporosis | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

BBC Two | 2008 | 3'57''

Alice talks to a bone expert and finds out the problems they can face as they age.

Lifting and treating back pain | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

BBC Two | 2008 | 4'01''

Alice speaks to Scientists Trish and Mike who explain how we do damage to our backs when lifting heavy ite...

Muscles and nerves | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

BBC Two | 2008 | 1'47''

Alice dissects some muscles and describe how they work in partnership with nerves for movement.

What is a slipped disc? | Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young

BBC Two | 2008 | 1'28''

Alice examines the anatomy of a spine and demonstrates what happens when someone has a "slipped disc".

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The skeleton and the spine | Dr Alice Roberts: Don’t Die Young

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