Back Pain

What is Back Pain?

People go to the doctor for back pain more than any other reason, and it is a leading cause of disability around the world.

Symptoms

Muscle aches and stabbing, shooting, or burning pain can be sensations associated with back pain. The pain may also radiate down your leg or worsen when your knee is bent, twisted, lifted, or you are on your feet.

Causes

An imaging study or a test cannot identify the cause of back pain without an examination or an investigation. Here are some of the most common conditions that cause back pain:

• Arthritis.
• Osteoporosis.
• Bulging or ruptured disks.
• Muscle or ligament strain.

Risk factors

Whether a child or a teenager, anyone can experience back pain. You may be more likely to develop back pain if you are prone to the following factors:

• Age
• Diseases
• Smoking
• Excess weight.
• Lack of exercise.
• Improper lifting.
• Psychological conditions

Prevention

If you improve your physical condition and learn and practice proper body mechanics, you may be able to avoid back pain or prevent its recurrence.

It would be best if you did the following to maintain a strong, healthy back: