This back pain comes a close second to common colds as the major cause of lost man hours at work-place. This medical condition is either acute or chronic, and may be caused by underlying problems affecting the muscles, spine, nerves and other structure within the part of our body. Signs & Symptoms:

• Muscle spasms
• Muscle cramps
• Muscle stiffness
• Intermittent or continuous pain in the back and buttocks, which is aggravated by movement and relieved by rest
• Sharp & burning pain in the legs which starts from the buttocks and travels down to the leg, ankle and foot
• The pain worsens by sneezing, coughing, and straining to pass stools
• Nerve-related problems, such as tingling, numbness, or weakness in one leg or in the foot, lower leg, or both legs
• Loss of bladder and/or bowel control
• Pain and stiffness those are worse in the back and hip region
• Fever
• Spine sensitive to touch and pressure
• Pain that wakes you up from your sleep
• Depression
• Drug & Alcohol abuse
• Unexplained weight loss
• History of cancer