Question
I'm only 22 and I'm having this pain in my back, only a small specific area to the left side. It feels like a sore back but it's only tight tension in that area. I don't know if it's anything serious but it's been going on for 4days. I havnt been doing a lot of lifting heavy stuff but I have been sweeping a lot. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Hi Qing,

I am sorry about the delay in answering.  Back pain is very common occurring in 80% of the population at sometime in their lives.  It does not sound serious, but evaluation by a chiropractic physician is certainly appropriate.  Often injuries are cumulative and the pain appears days later.  You could try a topical sports balm, such as Biofreeze or Aspercreme on the sore spots in your back.  Gentle side stretches to the right may be helpful.  Avoid strenuous activity for a few days to allow healing.  A chiropractic physician will most-likely want x-rays of the area and prescribe a treatment program of multiple visits to relieve your pain.  Let me know how you are doing.

All the best,

Dr. True