Backache is a condition where the patient experiences a regular and constant pain in the back and is more common in the lower back region. Symptoms Persistent pain in the back that may be severe on certain occasions.The person may struggle to bend backwards and forwards. Root causes Backache may be caused due to poor blood circulation in the back area,a sudden strain on the back from lifting a heavy object or by sitting in a particular position at a stretch.In rare cases it may also be caused by spinal arthritis or rheumatoid in the back region.