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Low back pain, Low back pain affects 60 - 80% of the adult U.S. population. Low back problems affect the spine's flexibility, stability, and strength, which can cause pain, discomfort, and stiffness.Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. Each year 13 million people go to the doctor for chronic back pain. It is estimated that the condition leaves 2.4 million Americans chronically disabled and another 2.4 million temporarily disabled.Back pain is the second most common reason why individuals in the U.S. seek medical care from their primary care doctors.
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