Back pain is a common problem for adults in the United States, with the majority of the cases resolving within one to two months. However, the last ten percent will suffer from a chronic condition that may be difficult to diagnose and treat. In addition to living with daily discomfort, patients with chronic back muscle pain have to deal with the fact that finding an effective treatment program is easier said than done.

The first step is often to try to determine a chronic back pain cause, (more…)