Back pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes. Back pain often develops without a cause that shows up in a test or an imaging study. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include: Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments.
Lower Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
It often results from a strain (injury) to muscles or tendons in your back. Other causes include arthritis, structural problems and disk injuries. The pain often gets better with rest, physical therapy and/or medication. What is lower back pain? Lower back pain affects the lumbar region of your spine or back.
Low Back Pain Pictures: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - WebMD
2024年3月25日 · The low back, also called the lumbar region, is the area of the back that starts below the ribcage. Almost everyone has low back pain at some point in life. It’s one of the top causes of...
Back Pain Causes - WebMD
2024年11月13日 · Some common causes of upper back pain include: Poor posture. Your spine works best when you stand or sit up straight. Poor posture or slumping increases pressure on some joints and can...
Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
2021年12月2日 · Lower back pain, sometimes called lumbago, is not a specific disease diagnosis. It’s a symptom of several different types of medical problems. It usually results from a problem with one or more...
Low back pain - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年6月19日 · Low back pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is the condition where the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. People at any age can experience LBP, including children and adolescents.
Back pain: Symptom Causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月1日 · Back pain may be caused by mechanical or structural changes in the spine, inflammatory conditions, or other medical conditions. A common cause of back pain is injury to a muscle or ligament. These strains and sprains can occur for many reasons, including improper lifting, poor posture and lack of regular exercise.
Lower Back Pain: Causes of Mild to Severe Symptoms - Verywell …
2023年9月15日 · Lower back pain is pain in the lumbar spine, where the spine connects to your pelvis and bears the upper body's weight. It may present with radiating muscle aches or sharp, stabbing pains. These can extend to the hips, buttocks, or legs. You may also experience dull or achy pain or cramping of the lower back.
Causes of Pain in the Lumbar Spine
Several structures in the lumbar spine can cause lower back pain, including the nerve roots that exit the spine, facet joints, intervertebral discs, vertebral bones, and the spinal muscles. Many lumbar spinal conditions are also interrelated.
Common Causes of Back Pain - Types & Treatment | NIAMS
2023年9月28日 · Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that may shoot down the leg. Sometimes it can come on suddenly – from an accident, a fall, or lifting something heavy, or it can develop slowly because of age-related degenerative changes in the spine.