The low back pain is the second most common ailment affecting 80% of the general United States population at some point in life. The pain may either be acute or chronic and is usually caused by a variety of diseases and disorders of the lumbar spine. Low Back pain is usually accompanied by sciatica. Sciatica is a pain that involves the sciatic nerve and affects the lower back, the back of the thighs and buttocks.
Causes and Symptoms of Low back pain
The patient of low back pain may experience two types of pain, primarily – acute and chronic. The pain is symptomatic and can be caused by the following reasons:
Acute Pain:
A sprain or a muscle tear, which can be aggravated by heavy lifting or extended use of back muscles within 24 hours of the injury, leading to muscle spasms or soreness. Usually improves when you provide rest to the affected area.
Chronic Pain:
This pain may have several causes like –
1.Mechanical Obesity, pregnancy, bad postures while bending, or stooping causes strain on the lower back muscles.
2.Malignancy Low back pain that is not relieved even after a night’s rest, maybe caused by a...