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Definition of Pain, back
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Pain, back: Pain in any part of the back. Pain in the back can relate to the bony spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the back, internal organs, or skin covering the back. Causes of back pain can include injury, overstress, or disease.