Can Anxiety Cause Upper Back Pain?
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Causes
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Self-Care
- Medications
Symptoms and Causes
The origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle spasms are the most common diagnoses. Other problems can also cause back pain, however.
Muscle and Ligament Injuries/Lumbar Strain
Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
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Nonspecific back pain
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Back pain - nonspecific Symptoms Low back pain Pain in any part of the back Pain may radiate to the buttocks or... Read more »
Back pain: low
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
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