World Spine Day & the Global Impact of Back Pain

by Fran T October 16, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017 is World Spine Day
www.worldspineday.org
www.bioback.com

Millions of people in all continents of the world suffer with spinal disorders, which can have a profound effect on a person’s overall health. Sometimes the pain can prevent them from working or even doing simple daily activities. The worldwide scope of spinal disorders by condition include:

Low back pain: 28-32% - 2.1 to 2.4 Billion People
Spinal Stenosis: 8-11% - 608 to 836 Million People
Osteoarthritis: 6.2-8.4% - 471 to 638 Million People
Spondylolysis: 5-6% - 380 to 456 Million People
Sciatica: 5% - 380 Million People
Scoliosis: 2-3% - 152 to 228 Million People
Rheumatoid arthritis: 0.65% - 49 Million People
Ankylosing spondylitis (Spondylosis): 0.35-1.3% - 27 Million to 99 Million People

Research has demonstrated that poor posture and inactivity are major contributors to the development of back pain and other spinal disorders.

This year, the World Spine Day (WSD) theme is “Your Back In Action” with a goal of highlighting the importance of physical activity and improving posture as part of good spinal health and prevention of injury.