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Types of Back Pain
Back pain falls into two categories:
  • Sprains and strains – sore muscles
  • Nerve irritation
    Sprains and strains are the most common cause of back pain. They generally get better quickly, with anti-inflammatory drugs, rest, and time.
    Nerve irritation is more serious. Many causes of nerve irritation can only be treated by surgery. The major types of nerve irritation are:
Herniated disc

Spinal stenosis

Mechanical instability

Degenerative disc disease
(slipped or bulging discs)
(arthritis, osteoarthritis)