Lumbar Pain (Low Back Pain) In India - A common, painful condition affecting the lower portion of the spine. Very common More than 10 million new cases per year (India) Low back pain is caused by injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). Common causes include improper lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise, a fracture, a ruptured disc or arthritis. Often, the only symptom is pain in the lower back. Most low back pain goes away on its own in two to four weeks. Physiotherapy and pain relievers can help. People may experience: Pain areas: in the back, muscles and bones, hip, or leg Sensory: leg numbness or pins and needles Also common: back joint dysfunction or muscle spasms Treatment : Medication, Physiotherapy, Surgery (in very few cases). We at Dr Paiwal's Physiotherapy Clinic are serving such lumbar pain patients since 2007.