The back and spinal cord area is a complex functional structure that is made up out of bones, muscles, nerves, joints and ligaments. The complexity of the back area sometimes can make it very difficult to locate the exact cause of the pain easily.
Many cases of back pain aren't result from serious trauma, damage or underlying disease – most back pain is often caused by simple and minor, but sometimes very painful sprains, strains or other injuries such as a pinched or irritated back nerve.
Similar cases of sprain or strain induced back pain can be triggered by normal everyday activities (i.e. at home or work), or can develop gradually over a prolonged period of time.
Possible causes of back pain include, but are not limited to:
• bending for long periods
• lifting (or carrying, pushing, pulling) of heavy objects
• slouching
• twisting
• over-stretching
• prolonged sitting in a hunched position
• repetitive strain injury - overusing muscles during sports or repetitive movements
Back pain sometimes develops suddenly and for what seems a no apparent reason.
Who's at risk?
Certain things can increase the chance of developing unpleasant symptoms of back pain. In example:
• obesity
• smoking
• pregnancy
• prolonged use of medication that is known to cause weakening of the bones (i.e. • corticosteroids)
• stress
• depression
Medical conditions
In some cases the symptoms suggest a specific medical condition that is causing back pain:
• pain in the lower back
• sciatica, slipped or prolapsed disc
• joint pain
• arthritis
• shoulder pain, stiffness, frozen shoulder
• whiplash (neck pain, stiffness, headaches)
Back pain can also be a sign of other condition such as a spinal fracture, infection of the spine, or even cancer.
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