Not routinely — real, current guidance recommends against routine X-rays for uncomplicated back pain, since they show bone but not the soft tissue (discs, nerves) most commonly involved, and expose you to radiation without changing management in most cases.¹
The vast majority of back pain is "non-specific" or mechanical — caused by strain on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the spine from ev…
Jul 20, 2026
Most neck pain comes from muscle strain — poor posture, sleeping in an awkward position, or prolonged screen use — rather than a structural …
Jul 20, 2026
Yes, genuinely — sustained poor posture (like prolonged forward head position while looking at a screen, or slouched sitting) increases mech…
Jul 20, 2026