Definition of regional pain

• Low back pain extends inferior to 12th rib to the gluteal fold
• Neck pain is between the occiput and T3

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Incidence

% of adults in U.S. reporting LBP x 1 day / year	56%
% of adults in U.S. reporting LBP x 6+ days / year	34%
% of adults in U.S. reporting LBP >30 days/year	14%
% workforce receiving disability income due to LBP	2%
% pregnant women reporting LBP	48-90%
% of adults who experience recurrence of LBP following a single episode	up to 85%

 

According to the National Institute of Health, spine impairment is the most frequent musculoskeletal impairment and low back pain is the most frequent reason for referral to physical therapy.

 

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