Cancer back pain and common back pain are distinguished from each other by the cause of the disease, the degree of pain, and the means of treatment. 1. Causes: Cancer back pain is mostly caused by the destruction of tissues, organs, bones and other cancerous lesions; common back pain is mostly caused by cold, physical labor or excessive exercise, as well as chronic inflammation and trauma. 2. Degree of pain: Cancer back pain is more serious than common back pain, which is progressively aggravated, and may cause the patient’s pain to the extent that it is difficult for him/her to sleep. Late-stage cancer can cause severe pain, which is unbearable for patients and seriously affects the quality of life. It can also metastasize or spread to other parts of the body through the nervous system, resulting in recurrent pain. Ordinary back pain: Generally the pain is mild, the pain site is more fixed, manifested as radiating pain, sometimes accompanied by stiffness and soreness, which is tolerable. 3. Means of treatment: The effect of pain relief after taking medication for cancer back pain may not be obvious, especially in advanced stage of cancer pain, the most effective painkillers such as morphine can not relieve the pain. Ordinary back pain can be relieved and controlled by rest, hot compresses, physical therapy or medication such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules as prescribed by the doctor. If you are experiencing back pain, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment to avoid delaying the condition.