Know What Are The Lower Back Pain Causes

[norinechiropractic]

Many of us are aware on many different medical issues that can cause lower back pain, the majority of cases is caused by the strain, overuse, and injury to your muscles, ligaments, and discs that support your spine.
Did you know that muscle strain can lead to an imbalance in your spinal structure, which can lead to continual tension on your muscles, bones, discs, and ligaments? This makes your back more prone to injury or re-injury.
Aside from overuse, strain, and injury, there are some other lower back pain causes that are more common than other causes. These include, but are not limited to:
• Osteoarthritis – This can cause pressure on the nerves in your spinal canal. It will affect your small facet joints in your spine, which can lead to lower back pain. Additionally, when you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis in other joints, like your hips, you may develop a limp or change how you walk, which can lead to pain in your lower back.


• Herniated Disc – Often times, a herniated disc is caused by a repeated vibration or motion, such as using a machine, lifting improperly, or performing a sports activity. This can cause sudden heavy strain or increased pressure to your lower back.

• Spinal Stenosis – This is a narrowing of your spinal canal. It can develop with age and is a gradual result of aging and wear and tear on your spine during daily activities. When you age, your ligaments can thicken and harden. The bones and joints may also enlarge, and bone spurs can develop. These different conditions can cause your spinal canal to narrow, creating pressure on your spinal nerve.

• Vertebrae Fractures – Fractures in your vertebrae are caused by a significant force. This force could be caused by an auto or bicycle accident, a blow to your spine, or by falling onto your buttocks.
• Compression Fractures – These are fractures that can be caused by a small amount of force. A sneeze can cause a compression fracture. These are more common in postmenopausal women who have osteoarthritis or in those who have been using corticosteroid long term.

• Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis – Spondylolysis is a specific defect in the connection between the vertebrae and the bones that make up the spinal column. It can lead to Spondyloloisthesis, which is caused by small stress fractures or breaks in the vertebrae that can weaken your bones. This can make that bone slip out of place causing low back pain.


While these are the most common causes of lower back pain, there are other lower back pain causes that can truly have an impact on your daily life. There are many different spinal conditions and medical issues that can cause lower back pain. It is absolutely important that you determine the causes of lower back pain.

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[RhiannonsMoon]

This is really great information, thank you for posting it. My Carer has a terrible back, so it's lucky he doesn't have to lift me. He was climbing up a cliff face and the person above him dropped his scuba tanks (Deej was a Master Diver Teacher), and they landed on Deej's back. He has had trouble ever since.

[sahlie]

As people age, bone strength and muscle elasticity and tone tend to decrease. The discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility, which decreases their ability to cushion the vertebrae. If the spine becomes overly strained or compressed, a disc may rupture or bulge outward. This rupture may put pressure on one of the more than 50 nerves rooted to the spinal cord that control body movements and transmit signals from the body to the brain. When these nerve roots become compressed or irritated, back pain results.