About Lower Back Pain
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Lower back pain is a very common complaint that is caused by a varying number of underlying problems. It usually first occurs during twisting, lifting or forward bending. The possible causes range from muscle or soft tissue strain, skeletal issues, stress, poor posture, poor physical condition, pregnancy, inflammation, weight issues and smoking. Typically it is aggravated by certain movements, postures, sitting or standing. Other problems that commonly occur with chronic lower back pain are sleep problems, depression and anxiety. Correct use of the multifidus muscles that run up and down the spine is recommended as these are responsible for stabilizing the spine. Having strong abdominal muscles is also very important to support the lower back.
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The World Today
Back Pain Stats and Facts: A Quick Summary
- 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in life
- 7.5% of the world's population suffer from lower back pain
- In 2017, back pain was the leading cause of disability worldwide
- Americans spend at least $50 billion annually on treating back pain
- Nearly a third of women suffer from LBP, compared to a quarter of men
- Lower back pain becomes more common as you get older
- 3 million years of productive life is lost in the US every year due to back pain
- 29% of Americans believe stress is the cause of their back pain
Source: https://www.thegoodbody.com/back-pain-statistics/