What causes a burning sensation pain in your back when reaching high for something?

Answer 1

it could be a pinched nerve or a slipped disk. I have a slipped disk in my lower back and sometimes cant even get out of bed. If you dont feel like it is either of these, it may be the beginning of Arthritis.

Answer 2

It depends on whether or not the pain can be traced down a pathway; if it's a sharp burning sensation but it doesn't hurt anywhere but the muscles, it's likely not a disk, but spasms or a muscle tear.

Sharp burning sensations that can be felt in the lower back and legs indicate a herniated disk. The pain is unmistakable - it's usually bad enough to take your breath away, and you're lucky if you can walk, sit, stand, or do anything without pain. Muscle spasms in the back near the area will make the pain worse as well.