Conducted by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and medical technology manufacturer Smith & Nephew, the survey also found that one-third of those questioned said work, personal relationships and quality of life were severely affected by their back pain.

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Among other findings released Thursday by ASIPP:

• 60 percent said lower back pain severely or substantially limited their everyday activities, including picking up their children and grandchildren.
• On average, respondents reported missing more than one day of work per week, or up to nearly two months per year due to back pain.
• 48 percent waited three months or longer to seek medical attention for their lower back pain.
• 65 percent were willing to give up dessert for a year, 54 percent undergo root canal, 41 percent give birth or 37 percent go skydiving if it meant no more back pain. – (HealthDayNews)

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