Why your back hurts so bad

Back pain is a massive health concern that is often ignored or mistreated. An article published in The Economist noted that back pain is the leading cause of disability in most countries, whether rich or poor.

Back pain is a common cause of absence from work. When you have back pain, almost everything comes to a standstill. It can leave you bedridden for days on end. An aching back can affect everything from the way you walk, sit, stand, and the digestive, endocrine or neurovascular systems.