The Real Reason Your Back Hurts~(Hint: It’s Not Just Your Age)
- May 10
- 3 min read

Written by Sherry Cronin
Back pain doesn’t care if you’re 28 or 68.
It creeps in during long commutes, flares up after a bad night’s sleep, and shows up just when you’re finally motivated to start moving again. Most people chalk it up to age, but here’s the truth: back pain has a lot more to do with how you move (or don’t) than how old you are.
If your lower back has been feeling tight, stiff, or just downright cranky lately, don’t reach for the heating pad just yet. Let’s talk about five common causes of back pain—and what you can start doing today to feel better, stronger, and more supported from the inside out.
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