A sense of unease, pain or discomfort anywhere along the spine, from the neck to the hips, is called as back pain. It is one of the common complaints plaguing mankind and often the most disabling too. The pain can arise from inflammation of muscles, bones, nerves, or blood vessel.
Multiple causes can result in an injury to the back. Incorrect posture or lifting technique, repetitive twisting motion and bending for lifting heavy weights can lead to an injury. Back pain can also result in a herniated disc, sprain and strain and rarely, fracture of a vertebrae. External mechanical injury from an auto accident may lead to the fractured vertebrae and/or herniated discs.