Yes, genuinely common — many people experience episodic back pain that flares and settles over weeks or months, rather than one continuous, unchanging pain. This pattern alone isn't concerning; a real, sustained worsening trend is the more important thing to track.
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