{"id":70538,"date":"2022-12-21T08:39:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T14:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/?p=70538"},"modified":"2024-04-06T06:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T06:12:09","slug":"can-stress-cause-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/news\/can-stress-cause-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Stress Cause Back Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>You may not realize it, but stress can impact your health in many ways. It can cause a number of health issues including back pain.<\/strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506105-scaled-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Stress-related back pain is, basically, the result of emotional and psychological factors that impact your physical well-being. Although it can cause a variety of physical symptoms, the good news is that it can be addressed. There are a number of mental and physical techniques and activities that can help reduce it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get into the details of what the symptoms of stress-related back pain are and how to treat it, let\u2019s take a quick look at some of the scientific studies that show the reality of this phenomenon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Does Stress-Related Back Pain Feel Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress-related back pain is often the result of psychological and\/or emotional factors impacting your physical being in some way. Basically, psychological <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/what-is-stress\"><b>stress<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to a physical reaction of some sort that evolves into back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The particular symptoms of back pain, including its severity, often vary from person to person. This is no surprise as <\/span><b>every individual is different and most react differently to stress.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also, the source of stress will vary from case to case and the corresponding physical reactions in each patient will often vary. The nature of the back pain may entail basically anything from a dull, bothersome ache to a sharp, shooting pain across the back,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a certain number of symptoms that are more commonly associated with back pain than others. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A general sensation of pain throughout the back. This can manifest as tension, stiffness, or simply soreness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your movement is impacted by your back pain to the extent that you begin curtailing activities you once enjoyed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You occasionally suffer a sharp, sudden pain in your back, seemingly without cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your back pain begins to impact your sleeping behavior keeping you from getting a decent night\u2019s sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain movements like pivoting, bending, or turning become uncomfortable and painful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It becomes uncomfortable to rest because of pain and\/or tightness that develops between your shoulders..<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not necessarily an exhaustive list, but it does serve to give you a potential avenue to explore if you recognize any of those symptoms in yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the trickier aspects of stress-related back pain is the cycle of pain that develops in a kind of feedback loop. Once the pain starts, its very existence causes the patient to change their behavior by becoming overly careful and timid. Often, certain normal activities are unnecessarily curtailed out of fear of causing additional pain. <\/span><b>The more the patient \u201ctakes it easy,\u201d reducing their activities, the more their muscles and general physique weaken<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This, in turn, leads to increased back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Long Does Stress-Related Back Pain Last?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, <\/span><b>most medical conditions will last as long as the underlying cause remains untreated.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this case, if you are dealing with stress-related back pain, there\u2019s a good chance that the pain will remain for as long as the stress remains. If you deal with the stress &#8211; with some exceptions &#8211; you will likely alleviate the back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical back pain is usually classified as either acute or chronic. <\/span><b>Acute back pain usually goes away after a few days or possibly a few weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In most instances, you can handle the treatment of the condition yourself. And once the pain resolves, you can return to your normal activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic back pain is a little more stubborn. <\/span><b>Chronic back pain lasts for 12 weeks or longer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And to make things worse, some of the symptoms of chronic back pain might remain even after treatment is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Stress-Related Back Pain Treatments Are Available?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer from stress-related back pain, don\u2019t despair. There are <\/span><b>a large number of conservative therapies that have been shown to be effective.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some of these have been used for centuries in the East and are really just beginning to become popular here in the West. Let\u2019s take a look and briefly discuss each technique\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mental Stress Relief<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meditation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meditation has its roots in Eastern martial arts and yoga. It helps you control and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/18-quick-ways-to-relax-instantly-according-to-science\"><b>relax your mind<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and even alter your consciousness. Experienced practitioners of meditation can reduce their pain levels by as much as 90%. It is also great for relaxing, which can combat high-stress levels quite effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breath Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many people incorporate controlled breathing into their meditation. Taking controlled deep breaths, for example, can help you and your body relax, thereby alleviating a great deal of stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mindfulness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mindfulness is the practice of directing your consciousness so as to observe yourself and your surroundings as much as possible. Basically, you want to be \u201cfully present.\u201d Such techniques help reduce stress.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70540 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.stress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-stephanie-allen-4085448-scaled-1-600x900.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1707px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1707\/2560;\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Physical Stress Relief<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chiropractic Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Chiropractic care is a great physical way to deal with stress. A spinal adjustment, for example, can help realign elements of your skeletal structure. That, alone, should help reduce stress and help keep it from coming back or growing more aggravated by poor posture or similar issues. Plus, chiropractors, in general, are experts in musculoskeletal structure and are a great source to get<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterhealthalaska.com\/chiropractor-resources\/11-secrets-getting-rid-back-pain\/\"><b>back pain relief tips<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Massage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, massage is a great way to reduce stress. Beyond that, there are a number of medically directed massage techniques, such as chiropractic massage, that are designed to treat particular medical conditions. Chiropractic massage, for example, is a great one for treating back pain. You can learn more about chiropractic care and the options it provides at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterhealthalaska.com\/\"><b>Better Health Alaska<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is a great way to \u201cwork off\u201d stress from the body. Even if it is as simple as just taking a quick walk, it can do wonders for your stress levels. Other options include stretching, like that done in yoga,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Miscellaneous Techniques<\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Listen to Music: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to music is a great way to relax and pass some time. It also helps reduce stress levels and just make you feel good.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spend time with Your Pets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spending time with your dog, cat, or other animals, is another great way to relax and reduce stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Science of Stress-related Back Pain<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s quickly look at three studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, a study published on June 17, 2019 on SpringerLink found that \u201cunhealthy psychological conditions, which may be attributed to <\/span><b>unsatisfying school lives, excessive learning pressure, and uncomfortable interpersonal relationships, represent a risk factor for CLBP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (chronic low back pain) in college students.\u201d (1)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study on April 12, 2005, on SpringerLink found that \u201cTo reduce the negative impact of back pain <\/span><b>the most promising behavioral and conditional prevention measures in the workplace would be to reduce carrying stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to vary working posture.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, an older study from December 2001 in the Wiley Online Library found <\/span><b>\u201cthat an association exists between work stress, manual lifting and LBP (lower back pain) prevalence.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point under consideration in all three of these studies is<\/span><b> the connection between mind and body.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basically, they demonstrate that psychological events and conditions (specifically stress) can significantly impact the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress-related back pain can be a very aggravating problem that feeds on itself and just becomes worse over time. Still, don\u2019t fret. It can be dealt with. Here at the American Institute of Stress we offer a wealth of information on the topic of stress to help you cope with it and keep it from developing into a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/getting-a-back-massage-4085448\/\">Photo by Stephanie Allen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-touching-her-back-4506105\/\">Photo by Karolina Grabowska<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By Dr. Brent Wells, D.C.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterhealthalaska.com\/\">Better Health Alaska<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may not realize it, but stress can impact your health in many ways. It can cause a number of health issues including back pain. 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