Conditions commonly associated with back pain include: • Muscle or Ligament Strain — Twisting, pulling, or quickly changing direction can cause back muscles or ligaments to become strained. • Bulging or Ruptured Disks — Herniated disks go by many names and are typically caused by an injury after a disk has been subjected to wear and tear. • Arthritis — One of the most common chronic conditions in the US, arthritis can affect the back, causing pain and limited mobility. • Osteoporosis — When bones lose tissue, they can become fragile and brittle, which is a condition known as osteoporosis.