Back pain

Back pain is a common symptom that affects 60–80% of people at some time in their lives. The prognosis (outcome) is generally good. After 2 days, 30% are better and 90% have recovered by 6 weeks. Recurrences  of  pain  may  occur  and  about  10–15%  of patients  go  on  to  develop  chronic  back  pain  that  may  be difficult  to  treat.  Psychological  elements,  such  as  job  […]