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What is back pain? Back pain refers to pain that you may feel in your back or spine. It is a very common problem: 1 in 6 Australians report having back problems, and 4 out of 5 experience it sometime in their life. While both men and women report that they experience back problems, it is more commonly reported by people 25 years and older. Back pain can be grouped into different categories. Lower back pain refers to pain felt in the lower part of the spine (the lumbar spine). Back problems can also affect the upper back (the thoracic spine), the neck (cervical spine) as well as the tailbone (coccyx). People experience back pain in different ways. Some people say it feels like a sharp pain; other people report aches or spasms. You may feel stiff, or find it hard to turn or bend in certain directions. In some cases, such as sciatica, pain can travel down one or both your legs. Back pain can impact you physically and mentally. People suffering from back pain may feel irritable or short-tempered. They... 更多資訊 What causes back pain? Your spine or backbone is a complex structure that is made up of 24 small bones called vertebrae4 that are stacked on top of each other. Discs sit between each vertebra to act as cushions or shock absorbers and give your spine flexibility. Vertebrae are joined together by small joints called 'facet' joints. These joints allow you to move and bend your back. A mesh of ligaments and muscles hold the spine together and provide structural support, which allows you to move. Back pain can originate from any of these structures, but in most cases, this pain doesn't result from any significant damage to your spine. This pain usually stems from surrounding muscles, ligaments or joints and occasionally spinal disc problems. For at least 9 in 10 people, back pain is not caused by any particular condition and is referred to as non-specific back pain. This type of back pain results from a range of different factors such as: poor posture
weakness in back and abdominal muscles
muscle strain or spasm
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