Can constipation cause back pain?

Back PaIn/Constipati: Significant. Constipation can potentially cause back pain due to gas & spasm of the large intestine. High fiber diet, adequate liquid intake(6-8glasses of water) & possibly a fiber supplement such as Metamucil improve bowel movement function & decrease pain . Possibility of back injury should not be overlooked as an explanation.

Yes: Referred pain from full bowel can cause back pain...But causes of back pain (disc, strain, trauma, tumor, etc.) can cause constipation. See your doc.

Yes: Constipation rarely may do so, irritable bowel can also give back pain. Underlying cause for constipation need to be found.

Yes, it can : Constipation can cause back pain. However, other conditions such as uterine fibroids, irritable bowel syndrome and disc disease can cause pain.

Yes: Usually lower back in the lumbar region as a rectum full of hard stool pulls on the supporting ligaments of the rectum that are attached to the lower back. Of course many other things can cause back pain as well, so best to be evaluated by your doctor or a specialist.