Causes of low back pain

Low back pain is a usual symptom that affects mainly the middle aged and young adults of both sexes. People who work sitting in a chair without exercise for long periods of time as well as those who carry heavy loads regularly are prone to this common complaint.We know at least one person who has suffered from back pain at least once in their lifetime.The causes of low back pain range from simple reasons like muscular strain to more severe pain such as is caused by cancer of spine. Unusual or uncontrolled backache should never be ignored. Back pain is generally felt in the lumbar and sacral regions of the back and may radiate to nearby areas of the body. The following are some common causes of backaches. a) Injuries are varied and may include (but are not limited to): 1) Compression fractures of the vertebra  2) Rupture of intervertebral discs 3) Injuries to ligaments and muscles of the back  4) Lumbosacral strain 5) Intervertebral joint injuries  6) Fracture of processes of vertebrae b) Functional backaches which can be due to imbalances may be caused by 1) Pregnancy   2) A pot belly  3) Diseases of the hip joints 4) Curvature […]