3. Pain When Moving
Almost every movement that the human body can make needs to pass through the spine. Thus, whether you are bending, lifting, jumping, running, walking or anything else, you will very likely find that you feel it through your back. This will cause the columns to move, which can compress and squeeze on the nerve more, or cause friction and thus further irritation.
Another thing to note is that you may experience pain while just standing. This is because of the effect of gravity, which will push down on the spine and cause further compression.
Often the best thing to do to get some relief then is simply to rest and lie down on a hard flat surface. Avoid soft beds, as these can cause the spine to bend and change shape in unpredictable ways.