Lower Back Pain Causes
Unlike some medical conditions, there are many causes for lower back pain. Narrowing down what causes lower back pain in a patient is key to finding a solution to the problem. Here we have compiled a list of the most common causes of back pain and the contributing factors that increase the likelihood that a person will develop back pain.
Contributing Factors for Back Pain
Although back pain affects millions of people, there are contributing factors that can increase a person’s chances of getting acute and/or chronic back pain, which are:
- Age
- Fitness
- Heredity
- Race
- Diet
- Smoking
- Other diseases
- Recreational activities
- Occupational activities
As you can see, you have control over some of the risk factors while there’s nothing you can do about others.
Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain:
Lower back pain isn’t something that occurs all on its own. It is often a symptom of another injury, illness, or mechanical issue. The most common causes of lower back pain include:
- Deterioration of disks in the spine
- Ruptured discs
- Muscle tension
- Spinal injuries such as sprains and fractures
- Scoliosis
- Arthritis
- Spinal stenosis – pressure on the spinal cord and nerves from narrowing of their pathway
- Pregnancy
- Fibromyalgia
- Kidney problems
- Endometriosis
Though not a physical factor, stress can cause muscle tension and emotional issues that can intensify the pain that’s felt. It’s important that you seek medical assistance in discovering the root of the problem and address it immediately so that pain doesn’t become chronic. Depending on the cause and severity, relief could come from something as simple as decompression using an apparatus like the BAKRELEF or something more invasive such as surgery.