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  • Johnraymond1987 Jan 10, 2012 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    People who have this problem should read this. Its very spot on and the information is very organized. It sure can help a lot of people. Thanks!
  • BBBPain Jun 20, 2011 @ 8:30 am | delete
    I got to agree that middle back pain in my experience anyway has been the result of a traumatic injury more than anything.

    Upper back pain is more a psychological thing - stress, emotional and muscular tension and blockage as well as bad back posture...

    Lower back pain is more due to the weight of the upper body on the pelvic area - if your core muscles are weak or you have a pelvic imbalance of some sort or excess weight around the tummy and your legs don't have the flexibility or strength needed to support the pelvic area than your lower back is going to pop and hurt bad ...

    Always keep in mind that most back problems occur because of tight and weak muscles, joint imbalances and underlying causes that are unique to each individual - that's why body awareness is so crucial.

    To eliminate any back pain problem you need to deal with all the above in a step by step process making sure you deal with and remove all causes of your back aches and pain ...
  • StevenCBrown May 26, 2011 @ 12:25 am | delete
    As you say it is so common as lower back pain. I have experienced this when I started a workout program. Didn't build up the exercise routines slow enough so I must have overstrained my muscles. Some people have to learn the hard way ;-)
  • jenny-miles Jan 30, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    I think poor posture is my biggest mistake. Hunched over my laptop most of the day. Will do my best to have regular breaks and exercise more often!
  • MomwithAHook Jan 25, 2011 @ 5:52 am | delete
    Blessed by a Rocketmom Squidangel
  • sandralimes Jan 6, 2011 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Hey Steven,

    I am kinda new and still learning from veterans. I like the way you organized the information and I am finding it really helpful.
  • LisaAuch Dec 17, 2010 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    well done-great job- my back thanks you xxx
  • muscle-man-here Nov 15, 2010 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I'm glad i found this - my back thanks you
  • ClinicallySignificantProductions Sep 15, 2010 @ 9:45 am | delete
    Great lens! Of course, being a Chiropractor I am a bit biased but it provides some good info. I was particularly happy to see you mention weight. It really can cause a myriad of health problems including back pain! Great job!
  • Airinka Apr 14, 2010 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    It is said, that all diseases are caused by nerves :).
  • Steven-J Feb 2, 2009 @ 12:37 am | in reply to emerald7 | delete
    Thanks for sharing this with us. I hope others will find it useful as well. These very rare conditions are always difficult to find information about.
  • emerald7 Feb 1, 2009 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    I was reading the section on mid back pain(as I suffered from it). After 3 years of radiating mid back pain, five Dr's, 2 Chiropractors, 2 psychologists(because i read that there could be emotional connections to back pain), a personal trainer, Biofeedback, MRI, CT, and spending around $5000, I was Diagnosed with and treated for Slipping Rib Syndrome and/or Tietze Syndrome. It's rare and mostly affects children...I am 36 and in excellent health/shape(lean, tone and flexible) and did not have a traumatic event that i am aware of).The only thing traumatic about it was not being able to be diagnosed. It was excruiciating pain that I could not find any info on, which is why i'm writing this.
  • chrisgreen500 Oct 3, 2008 @ 6:26 am | delete
    I suffer constant back pain. However mine is structural, in that I have too much curvature of my spine, and as a result is a case of managing rather than curing the condition. The majority of people's pain is postural, and as a result is curable.

    Be aware that there is a difference between structural and postural back problems.
  • Steven-J Sep 25, 2008 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    Few people realize that overweight is a big contributing factor, even more so for lower back pain.

    Fortunately there are weight loss programs that are easy to follow and let you still enjoy your meals.
  • brendaj Sep 6, 2008 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Like most people I am suffering back pain from time to time.

    I agree that overweight is usually contributing to chronic back pain. I have lost some weight in the last few months , mostly by being more active and eating healthy foods. As a result my lumbar pain has been far less frequent.

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