Low Back Pain -

What is low back pain?

Low back pain can affect the back anywhere below the ribs and above the
legs. The lower back is the connection between the upper and lower body,
and it bears most of the body’s weight. Because of these roles, it is easily
injured when you lift, reach, or twist.

Almost everyone has low back pain at one time or another. The good
news is that most low back pain will go away in a few weeks with some
basic self-care. But if your pain is severe or lasts more than a couple of
weeks, see your doctor.



What causes low back pain?

Low back pain is often caused by overuse, strain, or injury. For instance,
people often hurt their backs playing sports or working in the yard, being
jolted in a car accident, or lifting something too heavy.

Aging plays a part too. Your bones and muscles tend to lose strength as
you age, which increases your risk of injury. The spongy discs between
the bones of the spine (vertebrae) may suffer from wear and tear and no
longer provide enough cushion between the bones. A disc that bulges or
breaks open (herniated disc) can press on nerves, causing back pain.

In some people, low back pain is the result of arthritis, broken vertebrae
(compression fractures) caused by bone loss (osteoporosis), illness, or a
spine problem you were born with.

Often doctors don't really know what causes low back pain. But it is more
likely to become long-lasting (chronic) if you are under stress or
depressed.



What are the symptoms?

Depending on the cause, low back pain can cause a range of symptoms. It
may:

Be dull, burning, or sharp.
Be felt at a single point or over a broad area.
Come on gradually or suddenly.
Occur with muscle spasms or stiffness.
Cause leg symptoms, such as pain, numbness, or tingling, often extending
below the knee. These symptoms can occur on their own or along with low
back pain. Leg symptoms are often caused by lower spine problems that
place pressure on a nerve that leads to the leg.
A rare but serious problem called cauda equina syndrome can occur if the
nerves at the end of the spinal cord are squeezed. Seek emergency
treatment if you have weakness or numbness in both legs, or loss of
bladder or bowel control.
-WebMD
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