Back pain is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain can often be divided into neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain or tailbone pain. It may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may be felt in the neck (and might radiate into the arm and hand), in the upper back, or in the low back, (and might radiate into the leg or foot), and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.

Symptoms:
*pain radiating from the back
*trouble sleeping due to back pain
*feeling upper or lower back pain when doing simple everyday activities
*neck pain
*pain, numbness and /or tingling sensation in the arm or hand
*pain, numbness and /or tingling sensation in the leg or foot
*weakness/fatigue

Treatment:
*heat therapy
*medications prescribed by your doctor (muscle relaxants, opiods, NSAIDs, acetaminophen)
*message therapy
*exercise
*physical therapy
*surgery

If you or a loved one is suffering from back pain, talk to your doctor about treatment options.