Anyone can develop back pain, even children and teens. These factors might put you at greater risk of developing back pain:
- Age: back pain is more common as you get older, starting around age 30 or 40
- Lack of exercise: weak unused muscles in your back and abdomen might lead to back pain
- Excess weight: excess body weight put extra stress on your back
- Diseases: some type of Arthritis and cancer can contribute to back pain
- Improper lifting: Using your back instead of legs can lead to back pain
- psychological conditions: people prone to depression and anxiety appear to have a greater risk of back pain
- Smoking: this reduces blood flow to the lower spine, which keeps your body from delivering enough nutrients to the disc in your back. Smoking also slows healing