Understanding back pain

An estimated 16 million adults or about 8 percent of all adults in the United States suffer from chronic back pain. In fact, back pain is the most common reason for lost work hours and productivity. What causes back pain, and more important, what can be done to relieve it?

What is causing my back pain?

Back pain can be caused by several issues, including spine problems, such as fractures or tumors in the spine, disc problems or muscle pain resulting from tension or trauma. Back pain can also be…