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Approximately 9–12% of people (632 million) have low back pain at any given point in time, [26] and nearly 25% report having it at some point over any one-month period. [7] [8] About 40% of people have low back pain at some point in their lives, [7] with estimates as high as 80% among people in the developed world. [27]
Whether it’s from an injury or a medical condition, back pain can affect people of any age. And it’s a very common health concern: Approximately 16 million adults suffer from chronic back pain.
Spinal manipulation appears to provide similar effects to other recommended treatments for chronic low back pain. [57] There is no evidence it is more effective than other therapies or sham, or as an adjunct to other treatments, for acute low back pain [58] "Back school" is an intervention that consists of both education and physical exercises.
The last decade of studies on Modic changes have shown that Modic changes are associated with many treatment-resistant pain episodes and may result in patients entering a state of chronic low back pain. On average, individuals with Modic changes have had chronic pain for longer than individuals suffering from non-Modic changes back pain. [9] [10]
Injuries and pain in the musculoskeletal system caused by acute traumatic events like a car accident or fall are not considered musculoskeletal disorders. [4] MSDs can affect many different parts of the body including upper and lower back, neck, shoulders and extremities (arms, legs, feet, and hands). [5]
According to a study published in The Lancet Rheumatology, low-back pain remains the leading cause of disability globally, impacting 619 million individuals. That number is expected to rise to 843 ...
Symptoms for spinal tumors may vary due to factors such as the type of tumor, the region of the spine, and the health of the patient. Back pain is the most common symptom and it can be a problem if the pain is severe, has a time frame that lasts longer than it would for a normal injury, and becomes worse while laying down or at rest.
An acute injury can be traced back to a specific incident, causing immediate pain and often swelling. [15] [16] On the other hand, a Chronic injury does not have a distinct origin, it develops slowly, is persistent and long lasting, and it is accompanied by dull pain, aches or soreness. [15] Broken Metacarpals from a high impact fall