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What Is Burning Back Pain a Symptom Of?

Burning back pain is a symptom of one of any number of back problems. Your doctor can run tests to figure out which health issue is causing your pain and recommend treatment.

  1. Herniated Disc

    • According to the National Institutes of Health, burning back pain can be a symptom of a herniated disc in your lower spine. In a herniated disc, the soft inner layer of one of your intervertebral discs pushes out through the outer layer of the disc. The protruding portion of the disc puts pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain.

    Sciatica

    • Sciatica's symptoms include burning back pain that radiates down your buttock and the back of one of your legs. Sciatica is caused by pressure on your sciatic nerve, which might be triggered by a pelvic fracture or degenerative disc disease.

    Spinal Stenosis

    • In spinal stenosis, the space around your spinal canal narrows because of aging or arthritis. The narrow space places pressure on the spinal cord and nearby nerve roots, which can result in back pain. It can also trigger the burning back pain of sciatica, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

    Disc Tear

    • If one the outer layer of one of your intervertebral discs tears, you could experience back pain that lasts for years.

    Other Causes

    • Burning back pain can be a symptom of degenerative spondylolisthesis, which occurs when one of your vertebrae slips out of place and puts pressure on your spinal nerves. Vascular and arterial problems can also cause back pain.

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