Back Pain Statistics
- 80% of Americans will experience back problems at some point in their lives
- 10% of the world’s population suffers from lower back pain
- The number of Americans experiencing lower back pain is on the rise
- Back problems are more common in adult women than men
- More than one in three adults say back pain impacts everyday activities, including sleep
- 90% of acute low back pain issues are resolved within six weeks
- Americans spend at least $50 billion annually on treating back pain
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