The face of science and medicine is all the time varying, thanks to the series of studies and researches that are relentlessly launched to decide ways to maximize the lives of victims of different diseases. Back pain is a condition that disturb four out of every five Americans. Its popularity as a disease has incited numerous medical bodies and concerned non-governmental organizations to finance and conduct studies into its causes and possible cures.

Back pain or lumbago (lower back pain) is brought about by lots of factors. Back pain can ensue as a result of trauma that may be motivated by an accident while sporting, gaming or even working. A simple garden job may end in piercing back pain if you are not watchful. Back pain also differs from person to person in terms of strength. You may feel a shooting or sharp stab of pain in your back while another person may respond to a persistent hum of pain.

There are many bodies that are engrossed in the study of back pain. Among them are the national institute of neurological disorders and strokes (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The National Institute of Health also makes sure that other medical institutions and bodies investigate widely on back pain by providing financial assistance

Studies being performed now on back pain comprises of the study of a range of drugs to deal with back pain effectively efficiently. Researches are also being carried out on a mixture of back pain remedies available ranging from herbal to scientific.

Researches to resolve the success level of each of these methods of treating back pain center on restoration of function, patient satisfaction and symptom relief. There are also scientific studies in progress which are keen about the efficacy of both invasive and non-invasive ways of caring for back pain.