Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common health problems.
Back pain can occur at any age in both men and women.
However, it may occur slightly more often in women beginning at middle age, probably due to osteoporosis. Everyone's back pain is different. This may be the most painful condition. A ruptured or herniated disc is one that bulges into the spinal canal, pressing on the nerve roots. This causes the nerve roots to become irritated.