The cause of back pain has eluded researchers for centuries. Fortunately, concerted recent scientific efforts and the onset of modern technology have finally enabled scientists to elucidate this mystery. We finally now know without a doubt what causes chronic back pain.

The vicious cycle of back pain begins with the performance of our daily tasks with poor posture and improper body mechanics. This leads to overuse and fatigue of our core muscles. As inflammation and back pain ensue, the brain inhibits the core muscles from properly functioning, in an effort to prevent them from further damage. The end result is a dysfunctional motor planning of the core muscles, in other words, the brain loses the ability to properly control the core muscles.