Back pain is one of the most common things people suffer from. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move. It can start quickly if you fall, or lift something too heavy, for example. It can begin slowly in less traumatic cases and may worsen if not targeted properly. Pain of any kind should never be ignored; it’s our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. Back pain could be caused by an array of different reasons. Now, if it is such a common problem, are some people more susceptible to it than others? Here are top five everyday causes of back pain.

• Getting older. That’s right, the all-time classic age problem. As we all know, back pain is more common the older you get. It is likely you will have your first symptoms as you reach your late 30s to early 40s.
• Being overweight. Too much weight can stress the back and cause pain. If you are overweight, this is a problem that should be addressed and carefully monitored.
• Diseases or conditions. There are inherited diseases that can cause back pain; disc disease is an example of this. Other diseases that are not inherited like some types of arthritis and cancer can also cause back pain.
• Your job. If you have a job that involves hours of sitting or standing in one position or one that makes you repeat a certain movement for a long period of time the tendency towards back pain in the medium term increases significantly. So, one cause of back pain can be attributed to the sort of profession you work in. Typically, they are all sedentary jobs in which you work in one position almost all the time. The other case is with jobs that involve your doing repetitive movements using the same muscle groups for a long time. The aspect that increases the tendency towards back pain is that except for specific muscle groups, other muscle groups are not exercised at all. Because of all this, great stress is suffered by the back muscles. Unless you have the adequate back support you might be in for some trouble. Also, good seat support is stupendous to help keep pain at bay.
• Poor physical fitness. Back pain is more common in people who are not fit. As mentioned before, insufficient exercise of some muscle groups can affect your back.

It is always a good idea to bear in mind that the important symptoms of back pain, namely,

• continuous aching, pain or stiffness around spine, neck, or hips,
• sharp pain in the neck, or back after lifting heavy materials, or
• chronic ache in the lower back after sitting or standing for long periods,
• can be successfully treated to prevent serious complications, if addressed in time.