Back pain may be mild or extreme, quick or constant. What raises your risk — and what can you do about it? Learn about back pain’s causes, risks, and prevention.
Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self-care, usually within a few weeks. If yours doesn’t improve in that time, see a therapist.
Muscle Aches
Shooting or stabbing pain
Pain that radiates down your leg
Pain that worsens with bending,
lifting, standing or walking
Dull aching sensation in the lower back
Pain that improves with reclining
