Summary
Low back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide and leads to missed workdays and high healthcare costs. It is often treated after pain begins, using methods like medication and surgery. These treatments do not relieve pain in all patients, and surgery can reduce mobility of the spine. Low back pain is especially common in jobs that require repeated bending, twisting, and lifting. Wearable devices that monitor posture can help researchers measure real-world movement patterns and identify risk factors linked to back pain and disability. However, current wearable devices can miss i
