Examining injustice appraisals in a racially diverse sample of individuals with chronic low back pain

Within the United States, low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of pain24,93 and disability,20,33,74 accounting for 52 million of all healthcare visits.20,93 Although most LBP resolves quickly, up to 10% develop a chronic and disabling pain condition.41 In turn, chronic LBP (CLBP) contributes to annual costs of nearly $300 billion, due substantially to lost wages and productivity.25,47,93 Despite medical advances,30,50 the cost and incidence of CLBP are steadily on the rise.20,36,50
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research