What does everyday back discomfort usually feel like?
Back discomfort is rarely one single sensation. People describe it as a dull ache that settles in after sitting, a sharp catch when twisting or lifting, a band of tightness across the lower back by evening, or a stiffness that takes the first hour of the morning to ease.
What it has in common is interference. Ordinary things such as getting out of a chair, reaching for something on a high shelf, sleeping on one side, or sitting through a long commute stop being automatic and start requiring thought.
