Facts
- Twenty-five percent (25%) of young adults age 20-44 reported pain.
- 7% of people with acute back pain will eventually develop chronic back pain.
- Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives.
- Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Almost two-thirds (59%) reported an impact on their overall enjoyment of life.
- More than half of respondents (51%) felt they had little or no control over their pain.
- An estimated 20% of adults report that pain or physical discomfort disrupts their sleep a few nights a week or more