09/06/2026
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting both men and women—and costing the Australian economy an estimated $55.1 billion each year.
Over the next decade, chronic back pain is projected to cost $638 billion, with mental health challenges a common and compounding consequence.
If you’re living with back pain, it’s not just physical. It can impact your mental wellbeing—contributing to stress, fatigue and the pressures of everyday life.
Adjust your thinking and get back to feeling good.
👉 Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au to access FREE back pain factsheets and explore drug-free ways to manage back pain.
Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.