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Majority of those runners who suffer from back pain are often weekend runners only or who are office workers who tend to remain sitting in one position in front of a computer or seating in meetings for extended periods of time, they are more likely to develop backaches because of their poor posture and limited movement.

Muscle spasms usually occur when the muscles are suddenly flexed after hours of stationary position. Most people wonder why muscles stiffen when they are not in motion. Contrary to popular belief, muscles are not relaxed when you refrain from moving. Most of the time, pressure is still exerted on key posture muscles to hold you in place.

By learning how to balance the muscles in your back to prevent back pain, or to minimize some of the pain when you're already experiencing one. Balanced muscles can be easily achieved by following several rules and guidelines. Here are a few: