There are many statistics out there about the prevalence about back pain. The most common one is that back pain will affect 80% or 8 out of 10 individuals at some point in their life.
There are four main types of back pain. Here is an overview:
Acute Back Pain – This is short-term severe pain which is self-limiting. This means that the back pain will generally go away within a few weeks. Additionally, this pain generally causes you to limit the activities causing the pain – thereby reducing the chance for tissue damage.
Chronic Back Pain – This pain is ongoing and is persistent and is usually the symptom of an underlying cause.
Nociceptive Pain – This is localized pain that is caused by tissue damage to the joints, bones or muscles. This pain has been described as sharp, throbbing or aching.
Neuropathic Pain – This is pain that occurs as a result of nerve damage. It has been described as tingling, burning, or a squeezing pain. Additionally, the individual may feel a shooting type of pain.
