Why does your back hurt?

Back pain is a symptom, not a disease name, and can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as spinal deformities, osteophytes, muscle spasms, fasciitis, trauma, etc. Back pain can be caused by any disorder from the neck to the lumbar region and can be divided into 5 major causes according to etiology: 1, inflammatory; 2, traumatic; 3, tumor; 4, deformity; 5, metabolic disease. According to the source of pain can be divided into: 1, spinal back pain; 2, non-spinal back pain. How to clarify the cause, after physician examination, the examination aspect includes blood and urine routine, liver and kidney function, uric acid examination, X-ray film, CT film, MRI, ultrasound examination, etc. For treatment, medication and physical therapy are taken according to different causes. Physical therapy includes acupuncture, tui-na, traction, etc. For example, common strains, mild injuries, fasciitis, etc. Treatment for severe cases or those with indications for surgery, such as those with severe symptoms of disc herniation or definite tumors. Preventive measures include avoiding strenuous exercise in general, warming up properly before doing exercise, sitting and sleeping in the correct posture, keeping warm to prevent getting cold, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and a series of good living and working habits.