How can you tell if your back pain is kidney related?
Back pain is a very common occurrence in today's society, with our stagnant lifestyle and prolonged sitting postures, whether it is sitting in your office chair from nine to five or sitting in front of a television, or just sitting down on a couch, we spend a majority of awake time sitting and this prolonged sitting contributes towards back pain. 
There can be other sources of back pain too, such as kidney problems. In this blog we will discuss how you can figure out if the back pain that you're experiencing comes from the back itself or from the kidneys?

We have a pair of kidneys that are present on either side of the spine right under the last rib/the ribcage. Kidney pain can indicate an anything from a kidney stone to a urinary tract infection to cancer to an injury etc. We are not going to go into the details of kidney problems as it is beyond the scope of this blog. However, kidney pain can often be mistaken for back pain and vice versa.

Generally, kidney pain is usually higher up in the back right under the ribcage where the ribcage ends, and it feels deeper than back pain.
Kidney pain can travel into your abdominal or groin areas whereas a back pain will usually be either centrally on the spine (known as a central back pain) or one sided. Back pain due to the spine can be two sided but is not very common. Back Pain can radiate down to the bottom the legs and even up to the feet. Kidney pain does not go up to your feet and legs. 
Some other symptoms of kidney issues can be oddly coloured urine or pain while passing urine, frequent trips to the toilet to pass urine etc. 
 
If you suspect that your back pain maybe caused by your kidneys go and see your doctor. This blog intends to give you an outline about the differences between back and kidney pain. Once you have this baseline you can discuss it better with your health care professional.
 
If you think your back pain is not related to your kidneys and you are wondering what is the source of your back pain, whether it is due to a disc issue or stenosis or osteoarthritis, etc (long list here!) you can click HERE to grab my free guide on "What is the source of your back pain?" 

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I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

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