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Back Pain's Insidious Cost Rises

US spends ever more on treatment—without much to show for it

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 14, 2008 1:19 PM CST

(Newser) – Back pain is one of the US' most persistent health problems, but despite new treatment possibilities, Newsweek reports, cures remain elusive. Americans spent $85.9 billion in 2005 on medical costs relating to back pain, up from $52.1 billion in 1997. "We seem...   Read full story »

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