Nearly 60% of People With Back Pain Suffer from Depression Too

June 12, 2007
by: Stephanie

Estimates on prevalence of depression among the chronic pain population range from 18 - 32% , but we think it's much higher. Based on our survey, nearly 60% of people with back pain suffer from depression.

Unrecognized probably means undertreated. And studies show that if depression is present it needs to be treated along with the pain.

Posted by: Stephanie

Additional reading:

• Depression and Chronic Back Pain
• 4 Tips to Help Cope With Chronic Pain and Depression