There are various kinds of neck and back pain– from a dull, consistent ache to sharp, sudden spikes of pain– that can make it hard to move or be comfortable while at rest. Back pain is often triggered by an incident like lifting something to very heavy or a slip and can then worsen over time.
Your risk for back pain increases as you grow older, if you are in poor physical shape, or if you are overweight. Stress and anxiety can also bring on back pain.
Many individuals with back pain are experiencing physical problems involving the interaction of the muscles and nerves in their back and their spine. These can be brought on by a breakdown of the spinal discs, spasms, muscle tension, pinched nerves and burst discs.