Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability
Rehab Regs, April 21, 2006
Chronic pain affects 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the United States, according to CNNMoney.com.
More than $60 billion is lost in productivity in workplaces because of chronic pain, reported CNNmoney.com.
Despite the numbers, painkillers such as Vioxx and Bextra have disappeared from the market in recent years, making pain management more difficult.
People suffering from chronic pain are turning more to acupuncture, different medications, and physical therapy.
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