A If you have lower back pain, you are definitely not alone. Recent studies have shown that 80% of us will have low back pain at some point that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Americans spend over $50 billion a year on low back pain, treatment and this doesn’t count all the lost days of work or income that occurs as a result. Lower back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work.  luckily, most low back pain goes away in a few days, but some injuries can lead to more serious conditions.

Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is mechanical in nature — the result of a traumatic injury to the lower back. Pain from trauma may be caused by playing a sport, housework, yard work or a sudden jolt such as a fall or improper lifting. Symptoms can range from a simple achy muscle to shooting or stabbing pain across the low back area.  Often this leads to stiffness, restricted motion or an inability to stand straight. Some acute injuries can become more serious if left untreated.

Chronic back pain is an acute pain that lasts a longer time than normal. — By definition, pain that persists for more than 3 months is considered chronic. Chronic pain is often progressive becoming more frequent and severe overtime.  It can be difficult to determine the cause of some chronic pain. PAINBLITZ Pain Relieving Cream is effective at providing quick, soothing  relief for both acute and chronic lower back pain.