Here are some tips for you to prevent your back pain.

• Use the correct lifting and moving techniques. 
• Exercise regularly to keep the muscles that support your back strong and flexible. 
• Don’t slouch; poor posture puts a strain on your lower back. 
• Maintain your proper body weight to avoid straining your back muscles. 
• Keep a positive attitude about your job and home life; studies show that persons who are unhappy at work or home tend to have more back problems and take longer to recover than persons who have a positive attitude.

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There are many causes of back pain. Mechanical problems with the back itself can cause pain. Examples are:

• Disc breakdown
• Spasms
• Tense muscles
• Ruptured discs  

Injuries from sprains, fractures, accidents, and falls can result in back pain.

Back pain can also occur with some conditions and diseases, such as:

• Scoliosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Arthritis
• Spinal stenosis
• Pregnancy
• Kidney stones
• Infections
• Endometriosis
• Fibromyalgia

Other possible causes of back pain are infections, tumors, or stress.

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Most back pain will get better and go away by itself in 1 to 4 weeks. Home treatment will often help relieve back pain that is caused by minor injuries. It is usually a good idea to continue your regular activities while your back is healing. Avoid heavy lifting and activities that seem to make your back problems worse.

Other treatments for a back problem or injury may include first aid measures, physical therapy, manipulative therapy (such as chiropractic), medicine, and in some cases, surgery.

Treatment depends on:

• The location, type, and severity of the injury.
• Your age, health condition, and activities (such as work, sports, or hobbies).

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Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move. It can start quickly if you fall or lift something too heavy, or it can get worse slowly.

Back pain in the lower back or low back pain is a common concern. It is not a specific disease. Rather, it is a symptom that may occur from a variety of different processes. In majority of the cases no specific cause of the pain can be identified, despite a thorough medical examination.