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Why Chronic Pain Matters?
65 M People Affected
65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain
8%
8% of all adults experienced persistent chronic pain
6th Most common condition
Back pain is the 6th most common condition in US
39% Adults with back pain
In 2019, 39% of all adults reported back pain according to CDC
36.5% Adults with lower limp pain
In 2019, 36.5% of adults have lower limp pain according to CDC
30.7%Adults with upper limp pain
In 2019, 30.7% of all adults has upper limp pain according to CDC
58 MPeople Affected
Over 58 million US adults have arthritis
50% Arthritis patients with persistent pain
Chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of people in the United States every year and half of adults with arthritis have persistent pain
Arthritis Pain
15 M With severe joint pain
15 million people (1/4 of adults)—report experiencing severe joint pain related to arthritis.
Arthritis-related severe joint pain affects adults of all ages, both sexes, and all races and ethnicities. Most of what we know about severe joint pain is for adults.
In 2017 in the United States, severe joint pain prevalence among adults with arthritis was higher among women 36.0% than men 27.3%.
Treating and Managing Arthritis
There is no cure for arthritis, but it can be treated and managed.
Treatments include medication, non-drug therapies such as physical therapy or patient education, and sometimes surgery.
Managing arthritis symptoms is important to reduce pain, prevent or delay disability, and improve overall quality of life.
CDC's Arthritis Program recognizes 5 ways to manage arthritis and its symptoms: learn new self-management skills, be active, talk to your doctor, manage your weight, and protect your joints.
Physical activity programs and self-management education programs teach adults with arthritis how to manage their arthritis symptoms and other related challenges.