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Back Pain: Statistics, Types, <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Symptoms, <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

The human back is the region of the body between the neck and the pelvis, and is responsible for maintaining upright posture, bending, sitting, standing, twisting, and so much more. The back includes large and small muscles and bones, and the spinal cord with nerves entering and exiting. With all of these muscles, nerves, bones, and movements, it is no surprise that back pain is one of the most common problems among Americans.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Back Pain Statistics<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Between 70% and 85% of American adults experience low back pain at some point during their lives. In fact, according to the NIH, Americans spend at least $50 billion each year trying to relieve it! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here is some more information about the most prevalent types of back pain:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Low Back Pain<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Low back pain can differ greatly from one person to the next. It can be mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting, intermittent or constant, and have a slow or sudden onset. Low back pain makes many every day activities extremely difficult to do. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of Low Back Pain<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Common causes of low back pain include: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Degenerative changes in the spine that can start in our 30s or earlier<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Soreness from over activity<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Disc injuries such as tears or herniations (“slips”) or disc degeneration<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Structure changes in the vertebral column that increase pressure on a nerve root<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Degenerative Spondylolisthesis (hypermobile vertebrae moving out of alignment)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Spinal stenosis (space around spinal cord narrows and increases pressure)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Scoliosis<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Herniated Disc<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Between most of the vertebrae in the spine, there are vertebral discs. When a disc moves out of alignment (“slips”) or the external layer of a disc tears (“ruptures”), the condition is called a herniated disc. A herniation may also occur when the central part of the disc pushes through the disc’s outer layer. Herniated discs increase the pressure placed on the nerves that are in or exiting the spinal canal. This can lead to weakness, pain, and\/or numbness in the neck, arms, legs and low back. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Symptoms of Herniated Discs<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Symptoms of a herniated disc frequently occur on one side of the body and include:  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n