Hi, thanks for your query at Healthcare Magic. I have read your description and understand your concern. Before answering your question, I want to confirm: - Does the pain begin from the back area? - Have you had any injuries to the back? - Does the pain arise after lifting heavy items and / or doing heavy physical activity? - Does the pain recur? - Was it accompanied by another complaint? (Stiff back, tingling or numbness in your hands / feet) Ideally further information is required with some physical or direct examination to confirm the cause. But I suspect the pain you feel arises from protrusion of the soft parts of the spine through the cracks between them. This protrusion can cause an emphasis on the nerves that run behind and cause a complaint. The causes vary. Risk factors include: - Smoking, - Coughing too long, - Wrong sitting, - Driving too often, - Lifting the heavy things, etc. As we get older, these gaps will also experience weaknesses. What you can do is: - Do exercise regularly to strengthen the spine and back muscles. Of course the type of exercise should be chosen which is not heavy or at risk of injury. Eg: swim, walking, yoga. - Keep proper posture, standing or moving - Avoid heavy lifting activities - While standing up lifting things, keep your back straight - Change body position as often as possible during sitting or standing for a long time - Keep your weight within normal limits - Make sure that your sleeping position is appropriate, comfortable, does not cause excessive stretching on the back muscles. - Take a rest when the body feels tired or stressed Pain may be reduced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac. You can also add a vitamin B complex that is believed to have a protective effect on the nervous system. If the pain persists I suggest you immediately visit a neurologist for further consultation. That is the explanation I can give. Hopefully, get well soon. Take care.