Low Back Pain

Pain in lumbosacral area of the back between the bottom of the ribs and the top of legs.

How common -One of the most common health problems among all populations of the world Most people would experience back pain at some point of their lives - 70 to 85 % of adults will experience LBP at some point on their life Most cases are managed in primary care ( up to 65 % ) and subsequently they become the sole provider for these patients Estimated point prevalence is 18 % ( ie 18 % experience LBP at any given time ) Incidence is highest in 3 rd decade and overall prevalence increases with age until 60-65 yrs and then declines gradually Men and women are affected equally but in the age group > 60 yrs women report LBP more often than men About 2-7 % of patients will develop chronic LBP In France chronic LBP affects 8-10 % of patients with LBP Prevalence of chronic low back pain is increasing - risk of disabling pain rises in older age It is thought that chronic LBP affects an estimated 15-45 % of the populationand is the most common cause of disability...