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“American with Pain Statistics Infographic”
- An estimated 100 million people suffer from chronic pain (AAMP)
– Headache
- 16.1% of chronic pain sufferers suffer from headaches
- Headaches can be triggered by environ-mental a factors (stress, noise, lighting, weather, and odors)
- Headaches can also be triggered by diet (Nitrates, MSG, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate)
– Back Pain
- 28.1% of chronic pain sufferers suffer from back pain
- Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45
- More than 2 million Americans between the ages of 20-64 experience frequent back pain
- Back pain is more common as you get older
- Poor physical fitness and being over weight can also lead to back pain
– Neck Pain
- 28.1% of chronic pain sufferers suffer from neck pain
- Neck pain is a common condition and is more frequently seen in women than men
- Neck pain is usually caused by trauma, injury, stress, sleeping in un-natural position, and pro-longed computer use
- Neck pain can often lead to headaches
– Knee Pain
- 19.5% of chronic pain sufferers suffer from Knee Pain
- Common knee pain problems stem from the patella
- People often complain of dull achy pain of the knee made worse by running, squatting, jumping, or walking up or down stairs
- Often knee pain is related to repetitive movement or direct trauma
– More Chronic Pain Facts
- The total annual cost of health care due to chronic pain is around $635 billion a year
- Workers lose an average of 4.6 hours per week of productive time due to a pain condition
- $61.2 billion a year lost from loss of productive time from common painful conditions
- Side effects of Chronic Pain include depression, trouble concentrating, and inability to sleep well
Sources: American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
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