Most Common Causes of Back Pain

Back pain is widespread in our society and not only in older adults. Now we have a rising prevalence of back pain in younger patients, and one of the reasons is poor posture, especially related to technology and heavy screen use. Most people have experienced back pain, and most of us will have this symptom at least once during our lifetime. It is a cause of millions of yearly emergency visits to the doctor, and it can be very severe in some cases.

Luckily, most cases of back pain are widespread but also easy to treat. Only a few respond to more severe health problems and do not improve with over-the-counter medications and stress relief.

That’s why it is so important to find out the cause of back pain and not only treat the symptom, especially if your pain keeps coming back. When you understand the cause, you can do something that provides long-lasting relief.

In this article, you will find the most common causes of back pain. Each cause or diagnosis in this article will have an overview and a clinical application. They include mechanical causes such as muscular tension, spinal misalignments, bone-related problems, and inflammatory issues of the spine.