I have back pain after picking up heavy equipment, i felt it whilst i was picking it up and now it really hurts.

Be seen: Well, episodes of back pain are very common. Almost 60 percent of people will get back pain at some point in their life bad enough they will seek medical care. You may have simply strained some muscles in your back. If it does not improve over time or becomes associated with pain or numbness in leg or bowel or bladder problems, seek help. NSAIDs and moist heat may help.