Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Another fascinating study, this one conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, revealed the following eye-opening back pain statistics: In 2020, 619 million people suffered from lower back pain globally.

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Musculoskeletal Australia

APRIL 23, 2024

So it’s crazy to think that people with back pain are still having to deal with disbelief or suspicion about the reality or extent of their pain and the impact it has on their lives. We saw this reflected in the responses we received to our 2020 national survey from people with back pain.

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Musculoskeletal Australia

APRIL 23, 2024

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

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