Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain is pain in the back that persists for 12 weeks or longer, even after an initial injury or underlying cause has been treated. It is one of the most common reasons for missed work and

65 million Americans
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Chronic back pain is pain in the back that persists for 12 weeks or longer, even after an initial injury or underlying cause has been treated. It is o
Who it affects
Adults 30-60, increases with age

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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