Am i suffering from back pain because...

Question

Im double jointed. I can get my elbows to touch each other behind my back. And i can clap in a straight line behind my back. Do you reckon this is the cause of my back pain :)

Thanks

Answer 1

Quit trying to move into positions that hurt you!

Answer 2

Probably, it wouldn't suprise me if that was the cause.

Try stopping and find out for yourself.

Answer 3

Yes. And please do not do that. Have you heard that people who keep doing that actually get's hyper mobility syndrome? Look it up here, it's not nice;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A20701496

Answer 4

This could well be the problem. I'm double-jointed and have had back pain for almost forty years now! You need to watch your posture and strengthen all the muscles around your back and stomach - stomach muscles need to be strong to support your spine. You probably also should see a chiropractor every three months or so because your vertebrae may well slip out of joint easily.

Answer 5

No.

Posture is the most common reason for back pain. Especially in younger people.

If you have good posture(Be honest to yourself) then it might be more serious. It could be a pulled muscle, or it could be a misalignment of the vertebrae. There are discs in your back, if one is loose, your in big trouble, and you might need surgery.

See a doctor!

Best of luck.