Back pain is one of humanity’s most widespread complaints and one of the main reasons why people go to the doctor. About 80% of the population experience back pain at some point in their lives. Our sedentary lifestyles combined with a lack of exercise mean that the muscles in our backs are not sufficiently developed to give adequate support to the spine. This quickly leads to malpositions or incorrect forms of posture and physical stress. The most common form of back pain is an acute pain felt over a longer period of time. Frequently the pain is not just felt in the back but also radiates into other adjoining parts of the body. Acute occurrences like pain in the lower back or lumbago also force patients to consult a physician.
Below we present the most common forms of back pain. |
