Back pain is one of the most common medical issues in the U.S. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the American Chiropractic Association.
While some causes of back pain are obvious — such as a sports injury or accident — there are other more subtle factors that may be contributing to your aching back as well. “There are many things you may be doing throughout the day that may be causing back pain or making it worse and you may not be aware of it,” says pain specialist Kaliq Chang, MD. In this video, learn nine everyday habits that may be causing your back pain — and what to do about it.
Dr. Chang is a highly specialized interventional pain management specialist in private practice in New Jersey.
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