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This short video shows Back muscles in the context of “Muscle pain in the back.” Back pain can be caused by a number of factors - from poor posture and prolonged sitting, to overloading by weights or sudden movements. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Back pain can be caused by a number of factors - from poor posture and prolonged sitting, to overloading by weights or sudden movements. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the back” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscle pain in the back.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.