Disc or facet issue: May also be degenerative in nature especially if it eases up after being up for a while ; then gets worse toward late afternoon. Exercise, weight control ; smoking cessation can help if these are factors. Sometimes, other conditions can present as back pain so if it persists get it checked. You can try some over the counter medication such as ibuprophen. The facets are joints in the back.
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