How likely is it that someone with chronic back pain will also suffer from depression? At one time or another, the vast majority of adults in the U.S. will experience pain in their lower backs. Affecting four out of five of all Americans, the overall consequences of lower back pain are significant, personally and economically….

The most important thing to do with back pain is to avoid movement and pretty much go on bed rest, right? Some things in life simply make sense, like the importance of eating healthy food and consistently getting a good night’s sleep. Even when we get hurt, it is often obvious what to do. If…