Back Pain Is Costing You More Than You Think

Are you exhausted by back pain and frustrated by treatments that only offer temporary relief? As someone who is active, driven, and values solutions, you know the importance of tackling problems at their source. Now is the time to bring that mindset to solving your back pain for good.

The Good News

Most back pain cases are treatable. Did you know:

• 97% of back pain cases are mechanical in nature.
• 70% result from simple muscle strain or ligament sprain.
• Even better, 90% of back pain cases resolve naturally within 6-12 weeks.

The Bad News

Despite being common and treatable, back pain is costly—both financially and personally:

• 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
• 4 out of 10 people you interact with today may be suffering from it.

If you don’t address the root causes, the pain may return—stronger and more persistent. The consequences?

• Spending $1000's a year on symptomatic treatments that don’t last.
• Missing work: 10% of workers can’t return within 3 months, and 5% may never return at all.

Imagine the toll it takes—not just on your wallet, but on your productivity, energy, and quality of life. Back pain doesn’t just hurt your body; it holds you back from living fully.

The Reality Check

Even proactive, successful individuals often underestimate the prevalence and impact of back pain. Having worked in private practice for over 20 years, I’ve seen countless patients delay action because they didn’t realize:

• Back pain is the #1 reason for lost work hours, worker’s compensation claims, and reduced productivity.
• Managing back pain can cost up to $15,000 per decade—that’s $120,000 over a lifetime, equivalent to three years of after-tax salary.

The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to resolve. Pain episodes can worsen, and recovery timelines may stretch.

The Hard Facts

Here’s what you need to know:

• 97% of back pain is mechanical.
• 90% resolves within 6-12 weeks.
• 80% of people experience back pain in their lifetime.
• 40% of cases reoccur within 6 months.
• Back pain is the #1 cause of years lived with disability and lost work hours worldwide.
• Globally, there are 577 million cases of back pain, costing $200 billion annually in management alone.

The Solution: Fix the Root Cause

Breaking free from back pain isn’t about endless treatments that mask symptoms—it’s about finding and fixing what’s driving your discomfort.

Instead of guessing, take a “Test, Don’t Guess” approach. By identifying the underlying mechanical issues contributing to your pain, you can address them directly and achieve lasting relief.

Imagine:

• No longer spending $1,000's a year on short-term fixes.
• Regaining your energy, productivity, and confidence to live without pain.
• Returning to work, play, and life without fear of back pain holding you back.

Take Action Today

Back pain doesn’t have to define your life. With the right approach, you can solve the source of your pain and avoid becoming another statistic. Take control, think smarter, and choose a solution that works for you—not just for now, but for the long run.

How much would it be worth to feel strong, confident, and pain-free again? Don’t wait. Your body—and your future—deserve better.

Dr. Hasenbank specializes in helping people uncover and address the root causes of their symptoms, so they can function and feel their best. Using a unique inside-out and outside-in approach, he empowers individuals to move better, hurt less, and reclaim their quality of life.

To learn more, visit www.SolveTheSource.com or reach out directly for questions or collaborations at Blog@SolveTheSource.com.