Many people all over the world are sufferers of back pain and the percentage is higher in America. Lack of movement is the main cause for the back pain. Today people are joining jobs which requires sitting in front of computer for longer periods. Sitting for a long time in the same position causes strain on the back.

Back pain results from this. Children are also suffering from back pain nowadays because they are getting addicted to computer games and sit in front of systems for a long time. Sufficient movement is very much necessary when you sit for long time. You have to keep your back straight and go for a walk at regular interval of time. You can avoid getting back pain as this will reduce the pressure concentrating on the back. The causes of back pain are many.

People with back pain visit doctors not only to mask the symptoms but also to get rid of the pain. Normally doctors prescribe a pill which will reduce the pain but temporarily. Some doctors recommend weight loss methods and exercises by going a bit farther. Here I have mentioned the five causes of back pain which most of the doctors won't tell.

The first cause is muscle imbalance. The muscles start pulling the body out of alignment and eventually it breaks down. Knee pain, hip pain, foot pain etc along with back pain are caused due to the imbalance of muscles.

It is easy to correct muscle imbalance. Corrective stretch exercises are what you need to do. Negative belief and excess stress are other causes of back pain. These symptoms keep most of the people in pain. For example All the physical treatments a person might have followed to get rid of back pain fail and his efforts go in vain.

Stress and negative thinking is the main reason for this. You have to think positively to heal your body completely. The third cause is nutritional imbalance. Right food in right quantity at right time must be taken to keep the body healthy. Other causes are spinal compression and trigger points. Learning all the above 5 major causes will help you to recover from back pain.