These astounding facts are the very reason why FRAME was formed and has continued to grow. FRAME is fighting to help find and promote effective treatments so pain no longer has to be so prominent in our lives.
Up to 40% of patients have persistent or recurrent pain following spinal surgery
Christelis, N., Simpson, B., et al. (2021). Persistent spinal pain syndrome. Pain Medicine, 22(4), 807-818.
Muscles aren't considered as a source of low back pain in assessment or treatment.
Chou, R., Qaseem, A., et al. (2007). Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. Annals of internal medicine, 147(7), 478-491.
Chronic pain impacts more Americans than heart disease, cancer, and diabetes... combined.
Reuben, D. B., Alvanzo, A. A., et al (2015). National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop: the role of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain. Annals of internal medicine, 162(4), 295-300.
Chronic pain is the number one cause of disability in the United States.
Gaskin, D. J., & Richard, P. (2012). The economic costs of pain in the United States. The Journal of Pain, 13(8), 715-724.
The economic impact from missed workdays and medical expenses due to chronic pain is estimated to be a staggering $560 Billion per year.
Gaskin, D. J., & Richard, P. (2012). The economic costs of pain in the United States. The Journal of Pain, 13(8), 715-724.
The value of lost productivity due to pain ranged from $299 to $335 Billion per year.
Gaskin, D. J., & Richard, P. (2012). The economic costs of pain in the United States. The Journal of Pain, 13(8), 715-724.
Current chronic pain treatment protocols provide only minimal improvements in function.
Turk, D. C., Wilson, H. D., & Cahana, A. (2011). Treatment of chronic non-cancer pain. The Lancet, 377(9784), 2226-2235.
Globally, 1 in 5 adults suffer from pain.
Goldberg, D. S., & McGee, S. J. (2011). Pain as a global public health priority. BMC public health, 11(1), 770.
1 in 10 adults are newly diagnosed with chronic pain every year.
Goldberg, D. S., & McGee, S. J. (2011). Pain as a global public health priority. BMC public health, 11(1), 770.
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