Published on: 9/30/2024
There are many causes of back pain that come from issues with the muscle, bone, overlying skin or nearby organs like the lung, kidney, or gallbladder.
Back pain can be caused by issues with the muscles or bones involving the back, or by problems in other parts of the body nearby.
You may overuse or injure your muscles and bones through exercise or strenuous work. Common issues may arise such as a paraspinous muscle sprain or arthritis in the joints of the spine.
Organs near the back include the lungs, kidneys, and gallbladder. These organs can sometimes be the cause of pain because lung infection, kidney stones or gallbladder stones may feel like back pain.
Shingles, a viral infection causing chickenpox, can cause severe pain accompanied by blisters on the back. Since you cannot directly see your back, be cautious of any burning or sharp pain near the surface of the skin as this may be an early bought of shingles.
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