Risk factors of Back pain.

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