Although doctors of chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially visit a chiropractor looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, about 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time.

Interesting Facts about Back Pain

• Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities.

• Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.

• Back pain accounts for more than 264 million lost work days in one year — that’s two work days for every full-time worker in the country.

• Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives.

• Back pain can affect people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly.

• Back pain is the third most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, behind skin disorders and osteoarthritis/joint disorders.

• Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

• Most people with low back pain recover. However, reoccurrence is common, and for a small percentage of people, the condition will become chronic and disabling.

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