Analysis Of LBP In Canada

Individuals with LBP are affected physically and psychologically as well as economically. LBP may lead to problems with physical function and even disability. Such problems prevent people from performing their daily activities easily. They may be unable to work, have a poor QoL, and experience increased healthcare utilization, all of which place a high cost on society due to loss of productivity [1, 15-23]. It is estimated that the medical cost of LBP in Canada has ranged from $6 to $12 billion annually [27].
The treatment goals of low back pain are to relieve pain, improve function, and reduce time away from work [107, 108]. For this reason, health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures are established as the important endpoint to be measured