What is low back pain?
Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent,
severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can restrict
mobility and interfere with normal functioning.
Low back pain is one of the most significant health problems. Consider
these statistics from the National Institute of Health:
75 to 85 percent of all people have back pain at some time in their life.
Back pain is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people
younger than 45 years old. |