Why does my back hurt?
Low back pain is a very common condition in the United States, In 2020, low back pain (LBP) affected 619 million
people globally and it is estimated that the number of cases will increase to 843 million cases by 2050.
7.5% of the world population has low back pain. 8 out of 10 people in the U.S. will experience LBP in their lifetime.
Women, individuals aged older than 30 and people who are classed as obese are at a greater risk of developing low back
pain
Symptoms of low back pain:
Pain
Spasms
Tightness
Radiating pain
Weakness
Stiffness