Spine / Backbone
Spine / Back Pain
Your spine is a column of more than 30 bones (vertebrae) held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments and cushioned by shock-absorbing disks. A problem in any part of your spine can cause back pain. Surgery is rarely needed for back pain and is generally considered only as a last resort.
Symptoms
If any of the following signs or symptoms accompanies a back pain your should see your doctor: