Most people will have a minor back problem at one time or
another. Our body movements usually do not cause problems, but
it's not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and
tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur
during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or
home projects. Back pain can cause problems anywhere from the
neck to the tailbone (coccyx). The back includes: discs that
separate the vertebrae and absorb shock as The muscles and
ligaments that hold the spine together. Back injuries are the
most common cause of back pain. Injuries frequently occur when
you use your back muscles in activities that you do not do very
often, such as lifting a heavy object or doing yard work. Minor
injuries also may occur from tripping, falling a short distance,
or excessive twisting of the spine. Severe back injuries may
result from car accidents, falls from significant heights,
direct blows to the back or the top of the head, a high-energy
fall onto the buttocks, o