Surgery

Here's an extract from a press release by the Bonati Spine Institute:

"One in every five Americans suffers from back pain. Up to 85 percent of Americans will suffer back pain in their lifetime. The North American Spine Society shows that 30% of those cases will recur. The number of people with chronic debilitating low back pain is growing. Reasons for the increase are unclear, but probable causes are the rising rates of obesity, lack of exercise, stress, depression and awareness ...

If you're one of the estimated 26 million Americans dealing with frequent or persistent back pain, being able to work, participating in your favorite activities or just taking long walks can be difficult or even impossible.

Many conditions can cause low back pain. As people age, normal wear and tear on the body can result in muscle and bone deterioration. Injuries and trauma can also cause low back pain-even something as simple as lifting a heavy suitcase into the trunk of a car ...