Also known as: Lower Back Pain, Lumbago, Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It can range from a dull constant ache to a sudden sharp pain. Most back pain is mechanical in nature, caused by muscle strains, poor posture, disc problems, or degenerative changes. While usually not serious, chronic back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
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