Chronic back pain affects 619 million people worldwide and can alter brain function and quality of life
- Chronic back pain affects over 619 million people globally, with projections reaching 843 million by 2050.
- Persistent pain can change how the nervous system responds, making future pain, movement and even touch feel more intense.
- Doctors said up to 90% of low back pain is non-specific, with no clear structural cause found on standard tests.
- Research indicates that chronic pain can alter brain processing networks, affecting attention, sleep and other functions.
Source: firstpost.com
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