There are many causes of back pain, but most cases are mechanical in nature - meaning not caused by serious conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, disc herniation, infection or cancer. For mechanical back pain, there are a variety of effective treatment options that include chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy and acupuncture. Understanding the cause and severity of your backache is crucial because it determines the treatment protocols you should follow.

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