What is back pain?

Back pain can suddenly (“lumbago”) or occurs gradually developed. Not infrequently make it easier initially by nonspecific symptoms such as morning stiffness or tension felt, without being concerned with the greater importance. Under certain circumstances, however, it can develop strong complaints to the everyday life and the quality of life greatly affect.
In the "back pain" in the classical sense, the back problems mostly in the area of the lumbar spine. With 62 percent of all cases is the most common form of back pain. The area of the neck is 36 percent and that of the thoracic spine only two percent affected. Thepain is particularly acute in the case is often so strong that the patients already have attitude. Certain movements or postures strengthen and the pain of those affected is avoided.