<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> These are the responses I received on the back pain. Causes range from: Calcium/magnesium deficiencies ** 8 Osteoporosis ** 22 Osteopenia * 1 Osteopetrosis * 4 Hidden gluten reaction 17 Allergies(non-specific) 2 Food sensativities (other than guten) 6 Arthritis(but not rheumatoid arth) 2 Esophagul Reflux 3 Weak Abdominal Muscles 4 Yeast Overgrowth 2 **Obviously related, however I have been told that you can have the dificiencies, but it doesn't mean you have reached the stage of osteoporosis yet *Osteopenia - unable to find definition *Osteopetrosis - excessive deposits of calcium I hope this helps some of you out there and again our deepest and warmest thanks for your input. My friend is looking into all of this and hopefully one will help.