Low back pain is the second-most common reason for a visit to the doctor and the most common cause of disability in the United States and in many other parts of the world. The personal and economic fallout is immense. That is why Health In Harlem will be focusing on low back pain in a 5 part series. This episode presents an overview for topic and sets the stage for the programs to come. We are going to discuss everything from the evaluation, diagnostic approach, and treatment of back pain to how to strategies aimed at prevention. We hope that you and enjoy and learn from our program and please let us know your questions, comments, and concerns. Please check out the resources below for more information.   American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM): Low Back pain https://www.aanem.org/Patients/Muscle-and-Nerve-Disorders/Low-Back-Pain   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Acute Low Back Pain https://www.cdc.gov/acute-pain/low-back-pain/index.html   ChoosePT: Recommended Treatments for Low Back Pain https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/recommended-treatments-low-back-pain