Overview
Back pain is extremely common. Most back pain is acute and improves within weeks. Causes include muscle strain, disc problems, arthritis, and poor posture.
Common Causes
- Muscle or ligament strain
- Bulging discs
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Poor posture
Treatment
- Stay active
- Heat/ice
- NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen)
- Muscle relaxants
- Physical therapy
- Rarely surgery