The majority of causes of back pain are not known; occurring as a result of sprains, strains, injuries or trapped nerves. They can also be triggered by regular daily activities and, most notably for office workers in particular, poor posture or slouching over a desk.

Other common causes can be through bending awkwardly, and lifting awkwardly. This is particularly so if people bend at the waist; rather than bend from the knees keeping a straight back.

In some cases, quite severe and long lasting pain happens through twisting suddenly and unexpectedly, coughing violently and, extremely commonly, sneezing when concentrating on another task; and thus being tensed in the upper body.

It is also common for people to wake up with severe pain. Often, this will be as a result of sleeping in a poor position of course, but can be as a result of something a little more sizable.

Women in particular can experience back pain through pregnancy, from even the very early stages. Gynecological issues too can lead to back pain; most often Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, (PID).

Back pain could also be indicative of stress related tension, obesity, and sleep disorders. In such instances, it could be worth trying to increase the level of exercise you take in any day; be it just a simple walk to the store or walking the dog.

Arthritis, bone disorders, bladder and kidney infections, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), could also be causes of back pain of course, whilst in rarer case, congenital spine issues, other bone diseases and spreading cancer could also be to blame.

A common complaint, though extremely serious by its nature and the pain it causes id through a ruptured disc. Intervertebral discs cushion the movement of the vertebrae in the back, and when these fail the material within them presses severely onto the spinal cord.

Most often, pain is in the lower back; but can spread as far down as the toes as it irritates the sciatic nerve. A complaint which often effects the elderly and the obese due to the aging process and pressures on the vertebrae, it is often accompanied by a pins and needled sensation.

Whilst most forms of back pain is not particularly serious, it can be indicative of many underlying problems. Most cases should disappear after a few days or weeks however, if you have persistent back pain; it is advisable to consult with a trained physician for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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