Chronic Back Pain Fun Facts

Eric Acrich

Kara Mead

Jamie Allison

5 Facts

Chronic back pain persists for longer than 3-6 months, even after the causative injury has been treated
The pain can be associated with an injury or without an identifiable tissue damage–neuropathic or radiating pain
Can be difficult to treat especially in cases involving back surgery or neuropathic pain
Co-morbidities associated with chronic back pain are depression, obesity, and stress
Generally aggravated by activity