Back and neck pain can be a common problem. You can strain back muscles by lifting too much weight or just by moving the wrong way. For pain that won't go away, or gets worse instead of better, St. John Health offers specialists who can help including physical therapists, massage therapists, physicians and pain management experts.
Back Pain a Common Problem
Four in five people will be affected by lower back pain at some point in their lives. Most back pain will ease with rest and over-the-counter pain relievers, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Applying cold compresses or ice for 20 minutes several times a day also may help. Talk to your health care provider if the pain doesn't ease after these self-care steps.
