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Back pain is the price for standing erect. At least 75% of males and 50% of females present to a doctor complaining of back pain at some time in their lives. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of a life-threatening problem - less than 1% of cases. The bad news is that it is poorly understood and difficult to treat. A huge sector of the health care economy is dedicated to trying to solve this problem - orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, internists, family practitioners, chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, homeopaths, naturalists and others. Hopefully, this INFOMED will give you some insight into your problem, but for many patients - back pain is something that they have to live with.