Do Japanese have back problems?

Do Japanese have back problems? Our previous study showed that 41.2% of the Japanese adult population suffers from musculoskeletal pain, with the lower back being the most common site of pain for both sexes [2]. As has been found in Western populations, LBP is likely to deprive the Japanese population of their quality of life (QOL).

Our previous study showed that 41.2% of the Japanese adult population suffers from musculoskeletal pain, with the lower back being the most common site of pain for both sexes [2]. As has been found in Western populations, LBP is likely to deprive the Japanese population of their quality of life (QOL).