Back Pain Prevalence (80–90% of Population)
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80 to 90 percent of the general population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime.
Detail
80 to 90 percent of the general population will experience back pain sometime in their lifetime. This very high prevalence is the reason back/spine safety, correct lifting mechanics, and a major emphasis on the low-back and hamstring area in flexibility work are stressed throughout the material.
Key facts
- 80–90% of the general population experiences back pain in their lifetime.
Connections
- Causes of Back (Erector Spinae) Disorders — the usual causes of back disorders.
- Tight Hamstrings as a Cause of Back Problems — tight hamstrings as a back-problem cause.
- Safe Lifting Mechanics — lifting correctly to protect the back.
- Spinal Column (Vertebral Column) — the structure affected.
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