Low Back Pain : A Highly Prevalent Socioeconomic Health Issue

There is strong evidence to suggest that non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help manage back pain (Jackson & Simpson, 2006). Opioids are also used to manage back pain (Jackson & Simpson, 2006). The use of NSAIDs over a long period of time requires assessments of risks and benefits (Jackson & Simpson, 2006). It is important that

Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition worldwide; approximately 50-80% of adults suffer from LBP at least once during their lives [1, 2]. LBP represents a major health problem because of its prevalence, high probability of recurrence, consequences, and healthcare cost [3-6]. LBP has physical, psychological, and economic impacts on individuals. Furthermore, LBP is still the primary cause of absenteeism and disability in every industrialized society [226].

Back injuries cause great impact to people and their employers. As HR Magazine author Nancy Hatch Woodward points out, “back pain remains one of the most common complaints in the workplace today and it can be devastating” (57). The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2005 that more than 270,000 cases of back injuries and illnesses were reported in the workplace, with those affected taking an average of seven days off of work (Woodward 58).

Low back pain has been a major activity limitation for many people below the age of 45 years in the United States (Andersson, 1999). According to a study conducted in the U.S. in 1997, there are 54 percent patients that report back pain and using complementary therapy (Wolsko et al., 2003). Another survey conducted in 2002 indicated that while back pain led to most frequent patient visits to acupuncturists across U.S (Cherkin et al., 2002). Western countries still experience many case of chronic low back pain which can be attributable to high medical expenses, decline in productivity, as well as disability. There still exists a variety of standard treatments although some have not been cleared as affective. Acupuncture is a contemporary as well as alternative treatment strategy for patients wilt low back pains although there are questions from previous systematic reviews that were inconclusive on the results of acupuncture treatment strategy for low back pain. These statistics indicate a high level of public concern hence strengthening the relevance for asking whether acupuncture gives positive results in the treatment of back pain. Therefore this research seeks to gain evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the positive results of acupuncture in treatment of low back pain.

Chronic low back pain has been shown to have a significant impact on individuals, their families, professional life, and communities. It is one of the most common health problems causing suffering and disability, and it is a leading cause of physical inactivity. In addition to the physical impairments and professional detriments, chronic low back pain increases the financial burden to the healthcare system by augmenting medical treatment costs. Muscle strengthening activity, on the other side, has been used clinically to treat low back pain. However, there is an inconclusive data regarding the preventative effect of muscle strengthening activity on low back pain. Thus, we wanted to see if being engaged in muscle strengthening activity reduces

Back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in America. At any one time over thirty million Americans are suffering from back pain. In the general work force population half of those employed will complain of back problems during the average year. Back problems are so common that at any given time you can take the average American over eighteen years old and you will find that half of them have had some problem with their backs in the last five years. The belief is that no less than sixty percent and likely as high as ninety percent of all Americans will have back pain at some time in their lives. Estimates are that these back pains cost the country fifty billion dollars yearly in missed work and medical costs since it is believed that nearly forty percent of all employee sick days are caused by back pain.

While also provide both brief and in-depth literature reviews. Low-back pain(LBP) can be defined as pain and discomfort, localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain. Acute LBP is onset to 6 weeks, and Chronic LBP is typically defined as pain persisting for more than 12 weeks (14). Non-specific lower back pain (NLBP) is further defined as low-back pain that is not attributed to a specific pathology i.e. (fracture, radicular syndrome, tumor, or infection). LBP has a huge impact on Western societies and results in high costs in terms of healthcare costs, personal medical costs, decreased the quality of life, and a loss of productivity. It is a common disorder that affects 12% to 30% of the population every day. 16. LBP is having a major impact on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). In the CAF, 1in 4 soldiers will seek treatment for Lower back pain. A large number of soldiers have temporary and permanent medical employment restrictions. Each year, hundreds of Soldiers are released due to the inability to meet the Universality of Service (A task statement of both physical and mental abilities required for employment within the

Low-back pain is currently a major public health and economic problem particularly in developed countries (Maniadakis and Gray 2000). It is estimated that 70 to 85% of UK citizens have experienced back pain in their lives, either persistent or recurrent and that the annual healthcare cost of back pain is approximately £1632 million (Andersson 1999). Of the 70-85% of patients with low-back pain, 4.4% suffer from sciatica, 3.1% male and 1.3% female (Heliövaara 1989). Evidence suggests that occupations that involve physical and manual activities including materials handling and lifting, have one of the highest rates of reported sciatica (Konstantinou et al. 2008). This essay will explore the anatomy, aetiology, ergonomics and treatment of sciatica and the prevalence in manual workers.

Individuals living with severe back pain know that it can be crippling. If an active person suddenly is unable to do the things they love, it can be emotionally and physically draining. For some people, it could also cost them their job. Sometimes over the counter medication does not cut it and will only lead to future problems if left untreated. That is why it's important to find the right treatment specialists that can bring pain relief. There are so many options available today for patients that require pain management. Take for example, certain people may only need a steroid shot, electrotherapy, muscle relaxants or minimal surgery. Not every person has to go to extremes to improve his or her situation. With countless spinal surgery centers

Back muscle agony is the second most regular physical issue after icy that is experienced by 90% of the general population in a few phases of life. The torments can be intense and sub intense coming about because of various causes. Is US, this is one of the significant reasons for passing up a great opportunity a significant number of working days. The greater part of the muscle torment cases as alluded by specialists are the aftereffect of "musculoligamentous wounds", when the tendons which stay joined to the bones get torn creating solid sprain or when the muscle strands are extended unusually delivering strong strain. The back muscle agony is without a doubt extremely trying creating enough uneasiness in free developments, which are here

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a health condition that is defined as pain located in the posterior aspect of the body between the 12th rib and the inferior gluteal folds, with or without radiating pain (Dionne et al., 2008), which has continued at least three months and has caused pain on at least half the days in the past six months (Deyo et al., 2014). Chronic low back pain is a globally prevalent condition that affects many individuals. In fact, epidemiological studies have shown that 60 – 80% of Westernized adults have experienced or will experience back pain at some point in their lives (Krismer and van Tulder, 2007; Rubin, 2007). The universal estimates of the one-year incidence of a first-ever episode of LBP was reported to range between

After gaining much experience of treating thousands of back pain patients over years, I have come across the conclusion that there are some common mistakes which are made by the people themselves for getting rid of the back pain.

In this Research Paper I will discuss back pain. There are several types of back pain such as acute, chronic, low back pain and back pain during pregnancy and exercise which is normally felt in the lower back and the upper back, from nerves, muscles and joints. My concentration will be with lower back pain. There are many people suffering from pain in their lower back and in this report I will give awareness and several resolutions how to restrain from getting lower back pain. I will list reasons why people suffer from back pain; things that contribute to back pain; treatments, medicines, tests and a list of medical procedures and home remedy options to alleviate lower back pain. There are a plethora of test, procedures and medications for

Lower back pain (LBP) is the third most burdensome condition in the United States (National Institutes of Health [NIH], 2014). It increases health care costs, reduces work productivity, causes missed days at work, and is a common cause of disability (Eisenberg et al., 2012). Treatments for LBP includes conventional methods of medications, exercises, and heat/cold packs, as well as, alternative treatments of chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage (NIH, 2014). If pain persists with traditional therapies, surgery may be considered the next option (NIH, 2014). Based on recent research, complementary and alternative medicines used in addition to usual care have the potential to decrease pain, increase function, and significantly lower health care costs (Eisenberg et al., 2012).

31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time. It is the number one cause of disability worldwide. Also, low back pain is one of the most common reasons for someone to miss work and the second most common reason for someone to go to the doctors. Really? That many people have back pain? It is that common for them to go to their primary care doctor for it? Why are they not coming to physical therapy first? That’s a topic for another day, but seriously low back pain is a huge issue that a lot of us deal with on a daily basis. I see it first hand every day as I treat patients frequently with this problem. Some are strains, disc herniations, fusions, fractures and just general arthritis symptoms. It’s inevitable that I will get the question: “Do you think a back brace will help me?” “My friend’s brother has worn a brace for years and says he thinks I need one.” So I decided to share my opinions and some general facts about back braces to hopefully help you make that decision.