The Scope of the Problem

85-90% of Americans will have pain in the back at some point in life.

For 5 to 15% of these patients, acute back pain is a manifestation of more serious pathology such as a kidney stone, gallbladder disease, an infection, or even cancer. On any given day six.5 million people are in bed with pain in their backs.

Low Back Pain is the fifth most popular reason for physician visits in America and the 2nd most symptomatic cause for an appointment. The direct care cost for LBP in America is $16 billion annually.

Low back pain is the most popular reason for activity limitation in patients under age 45.

Back Pain and the Workforce

After cold/flu, back pain is the most common cause of work absence. 93 million workdays are lost each year due to LBP. Fewer than half of those out of work for six months or more ever return to work.

5.Four million Americans are disabled each year from low back pain.

Outcome Facts

90% of all Low Back Pain resolves in 6 to 12 weeks. 5-10% of LBP becomes chronic, with 50% of those being disabled and unable to work, unable to carry out normal daily living tasks, and unable to participate in recreational and leisure activities. Pain Management Centers are often the necessary stop for these patients.

The total # of spine surgeries in the US.S. approaches half a million per year. Lumbar spine fusions have going up five fold between 1992 and 2003 and continue to be on the rise.

Spinal surgery in the United States have the highest rates in the world. Rates in the US are 5 times higher than in the UK.

Only 20% of all back surgeries are successful after 2 years.

The Bottom Line

Low Back Pain in the US is an enormous problem and should be handled by professionals to prevent an acute problem from becoming chronic and leading to disability, depression, and potential financial ruin. Seeking help at a pain management center with pain doctors that offer multiple treatment options including physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, spinal decompression, and interventional pain management offers one the optimal chance of a pain free result.

Just The Facts On Back Pain

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