Back Pain Channel

Definition

Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause.

See also: Low back pain

Alternative Names

Back pain - nonspecific

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Back pain is one of the most common complaints treated by physicians. Nearly four out of five people will have back pain at some time in their life. Most of the time, the exact cause of the pain can not be found.

Back pain can develop in association with a number of causes, including muscle strain, injury to the back, overuse, muscle disorders, pressure on a nerve root, poor posture, and many others. Pregnant women, smokers, construction workers, and people who do repetitive lifting all have increased risk of back pain. .