Back pain — reducing long-term problems

摘要

In a 1998 survey in Great Britain, one in 12 adults aged 25–44 years reported having back pain lasting over 1 year.1 Although 90% of patients with non-specific back pain stop consulting within 3 months, only 25% will have completely recovered after 1 year. Approximately 6% will go on to become chronically disabled.2