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Back problems arise more often in the lower back than in any other part of the spine. Most pain in the back and neck are caused by prolonged overstretching of ligaments and other surrounding areas. Back pain is usually not a muscle strain– muscle strains heal faster and shouldn’t last more than a week or two.

The most common cause of pain from overstretching is poor posture. The longer you stand, sit, or lie down, the more your posture can weaken, leaving you prone to this form of overstretching.