New Booklet Offers Tips On Back Pain

At some point, back pain affects an estimated 8 out of 10 people. It is one of our society's most common medical problems.

A number of factors can increase your risk for back pain. They include:

• Age: Back pain becomes more common with age.

• Fitness level: Back pain is more common among people who are not physically fit.

• Diet: A diet high in calories and fat can lead to obesity, which can put stress on the back.

• Heredity: Some causes of back pain, including disc disease, may have a genetic component.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases funds research to better understand and treat back pain. It recently produced a booklet, "Handout On Health: Back Pain," which offers information and treatment tips.



By: Wade Gibson