If you haven't already experienced back pain , odds are that you will someday. In fact, up to 85% of people in the United States will deal with back pain at some point, per the American Association of Neurological Surgeons . Fortunately, back pain is frequently a temporary issue. (Read about some sneaky causes of back pain that may surprise you .) But back pain can also turn into a chronic and debilitating concern. According to the World Health Organization , back pain is the top reason for disability around the globe.

Back pain isn't a disorder or disease in itself, but a symptom — and its underlying cause could be harder to pinpoint than you might suspect. Many factors can make your back hurt, including bulging or "slipped" spine discs, sprains and strains, arthritis, weak musc

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