For many of the millions of people around the world who suffer from right or left back pain, they feel it is simply a part of the aging process and as such suffer from it unnecessarily. Most physical therapists and back pain specialists know this is not the case and that back pain solutions are not as difficult to achieve as first thought possible.

Here are the 5 key steps to follow to lose the back pain permanently.

1. The problem. Most treatments focus only on the symptoms and the specific area, however as is usually the case, the symptoms are simply the cause of an underlying problem, which be completely unrelated. By focusing on the symptoms, any relief will only be temporary and we want a permanent way to lose the back pain.

2. The problem and the symptoms. Once the underlying cause has been identified, then the symptoms can also be addressed. This synergistic approach is vital to removing the back pain permanently.

3. Become self-aware. There is a great saying: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a difference result." This also applies to back pain treatments. If what you are doing isn't working, then it is time to make a change. A big part of this is knowing what the actual problem is and how your body is responding to the treatment of that problem.

4. Consistent persistence. Action is everything, and consistent effort is the key. Many people have the instant fix mindset -- the one where a person would rather cut the wire to the oil light than fill it up. Unfortunately, taking medication to hide the pain is the same as cutting the wire and the only result is more damage and greater problems.

5. Try something different. Unfortunately, we know all too well just how ineffective most of the treatments for back pain are. If they don't work for others, why will they work for you? Back pain is never caused by a deficiency of back pain or a deficiency of surgery, but it is caused by weak muscles in more than 75% of cases.

As you've seen, the best way to lose the back pain is to identify the actual problem. Once that has been determined, then an intelligent approach that deals with problem the problem and the symptoms can be undertaken. Add in a flexible approach that accepts the most common treatments are ineffective along with a commitment to engage inconsistent persistence and you are well on the way to lose the back pain once and for all.

Derek Semp is the author of the recently released ebook, "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Back Pain And Physical Therapy But Never Dared To Ask." He runs http://backpainz.com