# Back Pain: Causes, Aggravations and Remedies

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 9 minutes - Multiple choice

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 3, Test 1, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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## Questions

### Question 31: Multiple choice

Choose the correct picture, A-C.

- **A** Picture A
- **B** Picture B
- **C** Picture C

31. Which column of the bar chart represents the figures quoted?

### Questions 32-36: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

32. According to the speaker, the main cause of back pain in women is
   - A. pregnancy.
   - B. osteoporosis.
   - C. lack of exercise.

33. As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends
   - A. pain killers.
   - B. relaxation therapy.
   - C. exercise routines.

34. The back is different from other parts of the body because
   - A. it is usually better at self-repair.
   - B. a back injury is usually more painful.
   - C. its response to injury often results in more damage.

35. Bed rest is advised
   - A. for a maximum of two days.
   - B. for extreme pain only.
   - C. for pain lasting more than two days.

36. Being overweight
   - A. is a major source of back pain.
   - B. worsens existing back pain.
   - C. reduces the effectiveness of exercise.

### Questions 37-40: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

37. Buy special orthopaedic chairs
   - A. Strongly recommended
   - B. Recommended in certain circumstances
   - C. Not recommended

38. Buy shock-absorbing inserts
   - A. Strongly recommended
   - B. Recommended in certain circumstances
   - C. Not recommended

39. Wear flat shoes
   - A. Strongly recommended
   - B. Recommended in certain circumstances
   - C. Not recommended

40. Buy TENS machine
   - A. Strongly recommended
   - B. Recommended in certain circumstances
   - C. Not recommended

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