Diseases

Back Strain

Back

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people have back pain at least once.

SYMPTOMS

Pain that worsens with movement,
Muscle cramping or spasms (sudden uncontrollable muscle contractions)
Decreased function and/or range of motion of the joint (difficulty walking, bending forward or sideways, or standing straight).

CAUSES

Causes of pain in the low and upper back include conditions affecting the bony spine; discs between the vertebrae; ligaments around the spine and discs; spinal inflammation; spinal cord and nerves; muscles; internal organs of the pelvis, chest, and abdomen; tumors; and the skin.