Sharp, shooting pain that radiates from your low back to your buttocks, down the back of your thigh, and into your calf and toesĬonsistent ache in the middle or lower part of your back, especially after standing or sitting for an extended period Stiffness or achiness that occurs anywhere along your spine (from your neck to your tailbone) Leg numbness or tingling above or below your knee The pain can be confined to a single spot or cover a large area Symptoms associated with back pain may include:ĭull, burning, or sharp pain in your back. What are the symptoms of back and neck pain?

Protruding or herniated (slipped) disk and pinched nerveĬongenital (present at birth) abnormalities of your vertebrae and bonesĪbdominal problems, such as an aortic aneurysm Obesity, which places increased weight on your spine, and pressure on your discs Overuse, strenuous activity, or improper use, such as repetitive or heavy liftingĭegeneration of vertebrae, often caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support your spine, or the effects of agingĪbnormal growth, such as a tumor or bone spur In most cases, back and neck pain may have many different causes, including any of the following: What causes back and neck pain?Įven with today's technology, the exact cause of back and neck pain is difficult to determine. The pain can be continuous or intermittent. Chronic pain lasts for weeks, months, or even years. That means it comes on suddenly and intensely. Pain in your back or neck area can be acute. Because of its location and range of motion, your neck is often left unprotected and subject to injury. Neck pain occurs in the area of the cervical vertebrae in your neck. You should always consult your health care provider if you have persistent pain. Pain in your back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning and quality of life.

Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain.

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