Why most back pain treatments fail in the long term

If you’ve lived with back pain for months or years, you’ve probably tried more than one treatment.

Perhaps you’ve attended physiotherapy sessions, received injections, taken medications, stretched religiously, bought ergonomic furniture, or even considered surgery. Some interventions may have provided temporary relief.

Yet despite the enormous amount of money spent on back pain treatment worldwide, long-term outcomes often remain disappointing. Why do so many back pain treatments fail to deliver lasting results? The answer may lie in how chronic back pain is understood.