40 Causes Of Back Pain

by Kalidasa on October 2, 2009

Back pain causes are varied with many different possible causes of back pain, some of which are very serious. This site has been mostly dedicated to the common back pain issues, the ones that most people experience. However, I often get asked about other causes of back pain.

How do you know what causes back pain for you? Of course, a visit to your doctor is a good idea. So, if you are unable to find back pain relief after simple adjustments, whether from the chiropractor or if you self adjust, then you may have a different issue.

Here’s the list:
First, there are injuries:

1) Compression fracture of the vertebral column.

2) Rupture of intervertebral discs.

3) Injuries to ligaments and muscles of back.

4) Lumbosacral strain.

5) Intervertebral joint injuries.

6) Fracture of processes of vertebra.

Then, there are backaches caused by some physical imbalance:

7) During pregnancy.

8  Pot belly.

9) Diseases of the hip joint.

10) Curvature in the spine due to congenital defect.

11) Short leg in one side.

While inflammation may develop with back pain, it can also be a direct cause:
12) Infection of the bone due to bacteria.

13) Tuberculosis of the spine.

14) Arthritis.

15) Brucellosis.

16) Lumbago or fibrositis.

17) Inflammation of the muscles.

18) Anchylosing spondylitis.

There can be degenerative causes as the body wears down. Note that age isn’t the only cause of the body wearing down:

19) Osteoarthritis.

20) Osteoporosis.

21) Degeneration of the intervertebral disc.

Another cause is a growth or tumor on or near the area:

22) Primary tumor of the bones in the spine.

23) Metastatic tumors from other sites like prostate,lungs,kidneys,intestine ect.

Women experience different types of back pain due to gynecological issues:

24) After childbirth.

25) After gynecological operations.

26) Prolapse of the uterus.

27) Pelvic inflammatory diseases.

28) Cancerous lesions of the pelvic organs.

29) Endometriosis.

Back pain can be caused by issues in other parts of the body as well:

30) Renal stones.

31) Ureteric stone.

32) Cancer of prostate.

33) Pancreatitis.

34) Biliary (Gall) stones.

35) Peptic ulcer.

36) Inflammations of pelvic organs.

37) Occlusion of aorta and iliac arteries.

Finally, there are causes that are not always acknowledged by medical science:
38) Misalignment which can have many causes
39) Emotions
40) Adrenal fatigue

There you have many different back pain causes. Let me know in the comments if you are experiencing one of these conditions that you’d like to know more about. And, I look forward to hearing from experts if I left out any causes.

New Updates

Back Pain Relief Tip: Back Pain Exercises

Back pain can be caused by many different factors. When caused by muscle strain or muscle weakness, it is possible to find back pain relief with simple back pain exercises or stretches.Two areas where back pain often strikes are in the middle and upper back. A simple exercise for these areas is.... More »

Holistic Back Pain Relief

Looking for Back Pain Relief

Here's an article on back pain relief using holistic methods. This is a good idea since the medical model is much less likely to work. Not to mention the side effects of drugs and surgery .... More »

Natural Back Pain Relief Treatments You Can Try

Lower back pain is a widespread ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Just about everyone has some incident of lower back pain at some time in his or her life. According to the National Institutes of Health, the only thing more common than back pain is the headache. .... More »

Ribs Pain Question And A Rant

There was another cry for help in the email yesterday. This woman’s husband was having ribs pain that the doctors said was not from the ribs being out of alignment. In fact, the doctor denied that the ribs could go out of alignment at all. He said, “No way!”This is so typical of the medica.... More »

5 Causes and Treatments for Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is so common today as to be staggering. There are several possible causes, but one stands out as the most common. Lets look at some common causes of lower back pain and what treatment t.... More »

Leave a Comment

Previous post:

Next post: