The symptoms of back pain in children can vary depending on the type of pain and the root cause of the problem. Some of the most common symptoms associated with back pain include:

• Pain between the shoulder blades or in the lower back
• Pain may be sharp or dull and it could be a constant ache or sudden twinges
• Tingling or a pricking sensation on the skin
• Visible swelling and tenderness
• Pain in the lower back that radiates to the legs

 back pain in children can be caused by serious spinal problems such as:

• Vertebral fractures
• Spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis
• Disk herniation
• Bone infections such as osteomyelitis (generally in children who are under 10 years old)
• Scoliosis and other congenital spine disorders
• Systemic diseases such as sickle cell disease