Back pain is one of the most common complaints. Two out of three people in Austria are affected by it at least once in their lives. Usually, there is no serious illness behind it, but rather persistent muscle tension caused by everyday influences.

Common Causes

In many cases, the triggers are easy to identify:

• Lack of exercise
• Poor posture, for example, when working at a desk
• Incorrect lifting or carrying of heavy loads
• Overweight
• Stress and psychological pressure

All of this can cause muscles to tense up and put additional strain on vertebral joints or intervertebral discs. Stress plays a particularly large role: it can exacerbate tension and worsen back pain.

When the back is under pressure

Acute tension often arises from:

• sudden overexertion (e.g., heavy lifting)
• prolonged sitting or remaining in one position
• sports-related overload
• chronic stress

If the back muscles are permanently overloaded, it can damage the spine. Consequences can include pain in the facet joints, disc damage, or nerve irritation. Stabbing or burning pain and sensory disturbances are typical. Long-lasting back pain can significantly impair work capacity, sleep quality, and enjoyment of life.

Protective posture – not a good idea

Severe pain leads many to adopt a protective posture. While this initially provides relief, it often worsens the problem:

• Mobility continues to decrease.
• Tension increases.
• Fear of movement develops.

This easily creates a vicious cycle of pain, tension, and psychological strain.

Acute and chronic back pain

• Acute: Pain appears for the first time or after a long break and lasts up to 6 weeks.
• Chronic: Symptoms persist for longer than 12 weeks.

In case of frequent or severe back pain, a medical examination should clarify the underlying cause. A quick examination is also advisable for sudden pain accompanied by fever.

The classic "Lumbago" (Hexenschuss)

Lumbago usually comes on suddenly: when lifting, bending, or even coughing.

Typical are:

• stabbing pain in the lower back
• little relief when sitting or lying down
• possible radiation into the legs

Often, a blockage of a vertebral joint or the sacroiliac joint is behind it. Additionally, the muscles cramp, and the many nerve fibers in the lumbar region react very sensitively – making the pain particularly intense. Irritation of the sciatic nerve can also occur, causing burning, shooting pains.

Back pain has many faces

Whether during sports, in everyday life, or at work – back pain can occur in a wide variety of situations. Common triggers include:

• incorrect lifting of heavy objects
• prolonged sitting or standing without compensation
• unilateral strain
• insufficiently trained muscles

Regular exercise, ergonomic posture, and stress reduction can

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