What is Causing Your Back Pain?

As I rolled out of bed this morning with my lower back aching and stiff, I thought to myself…..This is my topic for today. I consider myself exceptionally fit for my age and exercise and stretch on a regular basis. So what is causing my back pain? Here are some facts we all should know about back pain: The number of medical visits made due to back pain is second only to those caused by upper respiratory illnesses. Back pain occurs because some of the vital areas of the back and spine either degenerate or are under significant stress. Let’s take a brief look at the back’s anatomy and physiology. This will help you learn how these important parts function and relate to the movement of your body. Whether you move backward, forward, upward or downward, your back plays an