A pain in your back? Back pain is considered chronic if it continues for 12 weeks or more after the initial injury or cause is treated. About 20% of people affected by acute (short-term) back pain develop chronic back pain. Chronic back pain is not always caused by an easily identified underlying cause and it can continue despite treatment. So, if you have chronic back pain, here are some things you need to know: What Causes Back … [Read more...] about Do You Have Chronic Back Pain?