The only way to tell the difference between back muscle pain and kidney infections or stones is to see your doctor. You should get immediate medical attention, because a kidney infection can be fatal.
That being said, lets look at some symptoms of both.
Symptoms of kidney problems may include: lower back pain that radiates into the groin; a general ill-feeling, with perhaps vomiting; a fever; urine abnormalities like cloudy and/or smelly.
However, back muscle strain pain tends to show different symptoms. The pain may have occurred suddenly, like as from an exercising injury. The pain may get greater or lesser by certain movements or positions. It normally does not cause vomiting or illness.
Again, you should always see a doctor, but these are only general guidelines.
Once you are sure you've got a muscle strain, the fix is a quick one for most of us: ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling; ice and heat packs to reduce welling and relax the muscles; and the proper stretches and isometric exercises to not only aid the back's recovery, but also to strengthen it. You CAN make your back ache-proof. Let me show you how.
One of my favorite exercises for the lower back is called "the Superman." Lie on your stomach with your arms outstretched in front of you and legs behind (like Superman when he's flying). Now slowly lift your legs and arms off the floor using your back muscles. Keep your legs and arms straight. Keep your legs and arms straight, yet off the floor. Hold your arms and legs up off the floor for 30 seconds if you can. And you will "Ache-proof" your lower back in no time. Do this again each day.
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