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Introduction
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, 25% of adults experience at least a day of back pain in a three month period.
Back pain can be acute, subacute, or chronic.
- Acute back pain develops suddenly and lasts up to several weeks. Acute pain is the most common type of back pain.
- Subacute back pain is pain that lasts up to 3 months.
- Chronic back pain can begin abruptly or...
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