Determining the exact cause of back pain can be a challenge, and requires obtaining an accurate history and an appropriate clinical examination. Back pain is often due to a combination of issues, including:
- Faulty spinal biomechanics
- Spinal musculature which has become weak or deconditioned
- Uncoordinated muscle firing patterns
- Degeneration
- Trauma (acute and chronic)
- Joint dysfunction
- Poor posture
- Compensating hip from head tilt
- Foot misalignment
- Hormone/nutritional deficiency
- Emotional stress
Common Causes of Back Pain