A new survey has found economic pain from the recession is contributing to acute, or short-term, physical pain.

According to the American Pain Foundation’s survey, 68 percent of people who experienced acute back pain or other minor muscle strains and sprains in the past year said the recession caused, increased or affected their pain.

The pain is often blamed on greater stress and working harder at home and on the job, the report found.

About 37 percent of people who experienced acute back pain or other minor muscle strains and sprains said some aspect of the recession caused their pain.

"These findings demonstrate the unexpected impact that mental and physical stress can have on our bodies. In addition to stress and other health effects of the recession, this survey indicates there is an actual physical effect that translates into pain and injuries for Americans working harder to keep up with the tasks of daily life," said Will Rowe, CEO of the American Pain Foundation.