PainRelief.com Interview with:
Rayane Haddadj, PhD Candidate
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
PainRelief.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and accounts for the highest healthcare spending in the Unites States.
Given its widespread impact, identifying modifiable risk factors – those that can be addressed through public health policy and targeted interventions – is therefore of great importance for reducing the burden of this condition.