Back pain isn't just an adult problem. Children and teenagers can develop back pain too - particularly as they become more active in sports, spend more time sitting at school, go through growth spurts, and place increasing physical demands on their bodies. For parents, the difficult question is often: Is this something that will settle on its own, or should I have my child's back checked? In many older children and teenagers, back pain is related to muscles, joints, activity, or overuse. … [Read more...]