A. Epidemiology:
Incidence of LBP:
- 60-90 % lifetime incidence
- 5 % annual incidence
90 % of cases of LBP resolve without treatment within 6-12 weeks
40-50 % LBP cases resolve without treatment in 1 week
75 % of cases with nerve root involvement can resolve in 6 months
LBP and lumbar surgery are:
- 2nd and 3rd highest reasons for physician visits
- 5th leading cause for hospitalization
- 3rd leading cause for surgery