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What Causes Back Pain
Originally published Februray 1994 as a Medical Essay, a suppliment to Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Even minor damage to any one component of your back's structure can upset the delicate balance and make movement painful. Back pain can occur for no apperent reason and at any point of your spine. However, the most common site for pain is your lower back because it bears the majority of your weight.
Lack of muscle tone and excess weight, especially around your middle, commonly cause and aggravate back pain. Poor posture adds stress, too. When you slouch or stand with a swayback, you exaggerate your back's natural curves. Any imbalance can stress muscles and joints, causing fatigue and injury from overuse.
Add the daily stresses and strains you put on your back-- carrying out the trash or sitting at a desk for long periods of time, can be the source of tremendous and long term back pain.
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