Symptoms:

Most people have experienced back pain at some point in their lives.  Some symptoms are:

• Pain running along the spine
• Sharp localized pain, especially after doing some strenuous activity.
  CAUTION!  Do not mistake the symptoms of a heart attack for back pain!
• Low pain that radiates into the hips and glutes.

Cause:

Causes of back pain can be numerous and happen through no fault of your own.  However, some back pain is caused by accidents, back strain and sports activities.