Did you know that chronic lower back pain is the leading cause of disability, worldwide? Back pain can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or activity level, and is responsible for more than 264 million sick days from work in a given year—that’s two lost work days for every full-time worker in the United States.
Experts estimate that around 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives, and the cost to Americans in annual health care costs, lost wages, and diminished productivity exceeds $100 billion. The costs to individuals are equally grievous, measured in fatigue, pain, poor sleep, and diminished quality of life.
