Before we talk about those, let's discuss some of the causes and symptoms. Damage to pain sensitive areas in your back from arthritis, disk problems or chronic injury can cause pain. Sometimes pain is due to injured nerves. Often there are several problems at the same time. Stress and other psychological factors play a part in how severe the pain is, how long it lasts, and how much it interferes with your life.
Many people have what is called a limited range of motion.
They can't bend over or lean or stand up straight. Some have pain that travels down into their leg or foot. Others have a tingling feeling or numbness. Many patients can't function normally because of the pain. Depression is more common in chronic back pain patients than in the general population.