Causes of Backache

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In most of the cases, it is not possible to identify the correct cause for backache, while in only about 20 percent cases, we can identify the cause for backache. Often, these patients are suffering from conditions like a slipped disc , osteoporosis (brittle bones), deformation of natural spine curvature (scoliosis) or more rarely, skeletal damage due to tumors or infection.

Some of the Possible Causes of Backache are:

Muscle strain.
Arthritis.
Viral Infection.
Bladder or Kidney Infection.
Backache can be caused by an accident or an injury to the spine.
Gynecological problems in women.
Weak abdominal and back muscles.
Pressure on a nerve root.
Menstrual pain indirectly causing backache in women.
Tumors.
Poor Posture.
Fractures.
Bacterial Infection.
Prolonged sitting or standing in one position - may lead to backache.
Person wearing high heeled shoes all the time - can also suffer from low backache. This is because it forces the body to shift the balance backwards and place more weight bearing stress on the delicate facet.
Sudden vigorous jerking or twisting of the trunk.

Some other Causes of Backache may be:

Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc.
Spondylolysis & spondylolisthesis.
Pregnant Ladies or people above 30 years age are more susceptible to backache.
Feel stressed or depressed.
Bone Cancer.
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Fracture Of Bone.
Kidney Stones.
Osteoarthritis.
Paget's Disease.
Pancreatic Cancer.
Acute or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems, female disorders and Influenza may also lead to backache.

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