Back pain is caused because of an injury to a muscle or ligament. It causes strains & sprains due to improper sitting posture, sleeping patterns and heavy weight lifting.
Types of back pain
Muscular back pain:Usually caused due to a muscle injury. Lifting heavy weight or improper sitting postures are some of the common causes of muscle injury.
Postural back pain: Improper sleeping or poor posture can result in unexpected pain. Neck pain and low back pain are some of the most common complaints in adults.
Low back pain: Sitting in static posture for a prolonged time, can cause low back pain. Sitting in a static posture results in stress on the back, shoulder, arms and legs. It also adds a large amount of pressure to spinal discs and back muscles.
Back pain due to sports: Injuries in sports are inevitable. Back pain is very common and can be caused due to sprain or strain of the muscles. Bending motions in sports can also damage the spine.
Muscular back pain during travelling: Muscles get strained while carrying baggage, eventually leading to muscular pain in various body parts.