Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is very common. It can result from a strain (injury) to muscles or tendons in the back. Other causes include arthritis, structural problems and disk injuries. Pain often gets better with rest, physical therapy and medi

How common is lower back pain?Around four out of five people have lower back pain at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most common reasons people visit healthcare providers.Some people are more likely to have lower back pain than others.

What are the risk factors for developing low back pain?Anyone can have back pain. Factors that can increase the risk for low back pain include:Age: The first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and back pain bec

What can cause lower back pain?Most acute low back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning that there is a disruption in the way the components of the back (the spine, muscle, intervertebral discs, and nerves) fit together and move. Some examples of

Bulging DiscA bulging disc injury is a common spine injury sustained to your spine's intervertebral disc. It can occur in your lumbar spine (lower back), thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) or your cervical spine (neck). A bulging disc can common

Bulging DiscA bulging disc injury is a common spine injury sustained to your spine's intervertebral disc. It can occur in your lumbar spine (lower back), thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) or your cervical spine (neck). A bulging disc can common

Slipped (Herniated) DiscWhat is a slipped disc?Your spinal column is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) stacked onto each other. From top to bottom, the column includes seven bones in the cervical spine, 12 in the thoracic spine, and five in

Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: What to ExpectPhysical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.Physi