Your back muscles feel stiff when you move a big box, sit at a desk throughout the day, or you might simply get up from bed in the morning. Because those muscles are intentionally contracting for a specific reason, this is known as "active tension." Why does my back hurt when I sneeze? The issue is that if they are too tight for an extended period, you might experience "passive tension." Here, muscles continue to contract automatically. This can lead to discomfort in your back and other areas because maintaining them in that position puts a little pressure on the ligaments and the tendons that connect to them. It may potentially result in more severe issues like a herniated disc. Muscle aches versus persistent pain It's critical to discern between tight muscles and simple physic
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