Resolving Chronic Low Back Pain

Low back pain affects over 80% of us at some point in our lives and it causes more global disability than any other condition. In 1990, there were 58.2 million people globally suffering from low back pain. The number increased to 83 million as of 2010 (1, 2). The latest estimates suggest that the number is very close to surpassing the 100 million mark. Considering the above statistics, it is clearly why this issue can’t be overemphasized or discussed.

Sadly, like in the treatment of other health issues today, resolving low back pain is usually symptom-based. First, the pain develops and …read more