Millions of people suffer with chronic back pain. In fact, four out of five people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives — and many of the causes can be arthritis-related. The physical, social and mental impacts can be devastating — leading to increased depression and anxiety. In part one of this two-part episode, hear from back pain experts and patients who share insights into common causes of arthritis-related back pain.

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This two-part series was brought to you in part by AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb and Janssen.

Special Guest: Dr. Vivian Bykerk.