Most back pain is not due to any serious disease.The acute pain usually improves within days or a few weeks, at least enough to get on with your life. some times aches and pains can last for for quite a long time. But that doesen't mean it"s serious. it does usually settle eventually-even though it is fraustrating that no one can predict exactly when. about half the people who get backache will get it again within a couple of years.but that still does not mean it's serious. what you do in the early stages is very important.Rest for more than a day or two usually does not help and may actually prolong pain and disability Your back is designed for movement.It needs movement -a lot of movement. The sooner you get moving and doing your ordinary activities as normally as possible,the sooner you will feel better.The people who cope best with back pain are those who stay active and get on with life. REMEMBER: DON'T IGNORE PAIN.IT NEVER GETS BETTER BY ITS OWN.