07/14/2025
Mechanical back pain refers to discomfort that arises from everyday strain on the spine’s moving parts — muscles, tendons, discs, facet joints, and the sacro-iliac joint — and it is not caused by infection, fracture, or nerve compression.
What sets it off?

Sudden lifting, twisting, or slipping

Long drives and constant vibration at work
Repetitive bending or poor desk posture
Age-related disc and joint wear
How it feels:

Achy pain that spikes with certain movements (bending, sitting too long, lifting)

Relief when you lie flat or prop up your knees

No red-flag signs such as leg weakness, bowel/bladder changes, fever, or unexplained weight loss
Move smart, strengthen your core and hips, and fine-tune your ergonomics. Most cases settle within a few weeks, but if pain lingers, an interventional pain specialist can pinpoint the source and speed your comeback.