And, it doesn't help that many myths and misconceptions about back pain persist. Further down the low back there are only nerve roots, which are very tough structures. In most cases, a great deal of back pain does not usually indicate a problem that could lead to paralysis. Examples of rare cases where paralysis may be a risk include spine tumors, spinal infections and unstable spine fractures.
Some sports are more likely to cause back pain, such as golf, volleyball and gymnastics.
In all cases, however, the back should be considered a priority in conditioning, because it creates a stable platform from which the arms and legs work.