Eli5: What happens when you “throw your back out”? Why does it seem to happen easier as you get older?

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You know, you reach down to close the cupboard, and Whamo. Shooting pain, inability to stand straight up without holding on to something. What is happening?

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Easier when you’re older because people stop working the supportive muscles in core area. Important to keep those muscles working, so get thyself to the gym before back problems start!

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