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	Our back is a complex make-up of spinal bones, spinal joints and intervertebral discs that is stabilised by a large number of ligaments and muscles. In the small spinal joints' and discs immediate vicinity, sensitive nerves exit the spinal cord. When this sensitive structure is excessively strained, painful signs of wear symptoms at the discs, irritation of nerves and muscle tenseness will result. In most cases these are non-specific back pains that can not be ascribed to any evident cause. It is often a combination of a number of different factors, as for example, a weakness of the back's musculature, a one-sided strain on the back and poor carriage such as a hollow-back or a humpback. Mental problems and stress can also result in a tense musculature of the back. Triggered by a pain stimulus close to the spine, the musculature tenses so as to ease the strain. By this the situation is made worse: Each movement creates new pain and new tension. A vicious circle of pain, muscle tension and poor carriage can lead to chronic pain. Exercise is seen as the best preventative measure against back pain. The modern back school, apart from counting on the teaching of conscious movements that are easy on the back, it increasingly counts on exercise that will strengthen the back. Well-aimed strengthening of the back's musculature minimises the mechanic strain on the spine. Physical awareness and relaxation techniques complement the treatment of pain. Initial pain should be taken seriously as the body's warning signal. With the aid of regular physical exercise and carefully directed back-training, we can protect ourselves from chronic pain. In the case of strong, recurring pain medical advice should be sought.