Back Pain, a Global Problem

Back pain is the second most common problem that Americans go to the doctor for and approximately 80% of people world-wide will experience back pain at least once in their lives.

In Canada, Finland and the United States, people with spine pain make up one of the largest groups of disabled workers.

Spine pain has so many different causes that it is prevalent globally. Spine discomfort can be the result of stress, bad posture, sports injuries, car accidents, work place injuries, obesity, bad mattresses, herniated disks, osteoarthritis, strains, infection, fracture, scoliosis, strained joints and ligament tears.

Most spine pain is considered mechanical or non-organic, meaning it is not caused by arthritis, cancer or other serious conditions. Globally, occupational reasons are the leading cause of lower spine discomfort. Clerical workers, sales workers, production workers, service workers and farmers all often suffer from lower spine discomfort.

Back pain is one of the top reasons for missing work in America and it costs Americans about $50 billion a year in medical bills, disability and lost productivity. Not to mention, this type of pain in all other countries.

Spine pain can occur in different parts of the back and be excruciating and debilitating. Back pain is about evenly common in men and women. It even affects some child.

Most of this pain is acute which is a dull pain that lasts days or weeks. Chronic pain is more serious. It is deep, sharp, or burning pains that can last months or years.

The most common treatments for back pain reduce inflammation, muscle spasms and pain. These treatments include chiropractors, massages, exercise, medications, pain management injections, and physical therapy.

Not every country has great medical care or enough doctors to help. Many people across the entire Earth spend their whole lives dealing with back pain.