Many conditions may lead to abdominal pain. Disease involving the intra-abdominal organs (i.e. pancreas), previous abdominal surgery, nerve damage, cancer, and scarring are among the few of the more common causes.

Irritated bands of muscle can result in aches, spasm, or tightness which can lead to pain over a remote area. This phenomenon is known as referred pain, caused by “trigger points” (irritated muscle bands) can often times can cause abdominal pain.

Facet joints in the spine can lead to referred abdominal pain. This condition is missed many times.