According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 80% of Americans will have at least one episode of lower (or lumbar) back pain in their lifetimes. Discomfort or pain in the cervical and thoracic regions is common as well, with an estimated one-third of Americans living with pain at any given time. For much of human history, back pain treatment consisted of home remedies, massage, cold and heat therapies, and rest – but not much more.
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