2006 figures released by the National Center for Health Statistics state that over one in four Americans, or about 76.5 million of them, reported having some sort of pain which lasted for over 24 hours (this figure excludes acute pain). Among these chronic pain sufferers, by far the largest proportion are hit by back pain, with face pain, neck pain, severe headaches and migraines completing the top of the charts.
Although estimates differ, as many as 31 million Americans could be having lower back pain at any point in time. Annually, at least 50 billion American health care dollars are attributed to the condition - and that only takes into account the more obvious costs. Further, back pain is said to be the number one reason of disability for Americans aged below 45.
Although estimates differ, as many as 31 million Americans could be having lower back pain at any point in time. Annually, at least 50 billion American health care dollars are attributed to the condition - and that only takes into account the more obvious costs. Further, back pain is said to be the number one reason of disability for Americans aged below 45.
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