Back pain can be caused by a herniated disc that has begun to compress the nerves or spinal cord in your back, but it is also possible to live years with a herniated disc that causes no problems whatsoever. This is why when you have back pain you must always seek medical attention if it is lasting longer then a week or two or is very severe. It is only once you are correctly diagnosed that you can move forward with a treatment plan that will reduce your back pain and allow you to have a more normal life.
