NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- It may just be the most common reason patients over thirty visit the doctor…acute low back pain.
Each day, almost 6% of people suffer from back pain and in a large survey almost 20% of people responding said they had back pain in the past month. Still don’t believe me. Do you want more statistics?
The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is estimated to be at least 60% to 70%. Many people with back pain also have what is known as Sciatica (that is pain that radiates down the back of the leg beyond the knee). That is the bad news, but there is good news too.
Most people with low back pain don’t have serious problems like disc herniation or structural problems.
For most, the pain is from a strain or slight muscle pull. If you want to cut your odds of developing back pain, bend at your knees when lifting, stretch often and most importantly, keep down the weight. Remember, strong abs help make a strong back.
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