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LOWER BACK PAIN

Lower back pain is a very common musculoskeletal disorder which affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. Low back pain actually accounts for more days lost from work than almost any other common medical condition or injury.

This type of pain pain may be either chronic or acute. More often than not, despite the intense pain these injuries or conditions cause, lower back pain most often shows very significant improvement within a few weeks time with with just conservative treatment measures.

The causes of most cases of lower back pain are usually due to benign musculoskeletal problems. This is often referred to as non-specific low back pain. This is often caused by either a sprain or strain in the muscles of the low back and injury to the soft tissues. This pain often occurs suddenly during physical load or overexertion of the low back.

The lumbar or lower back region of the spine is made up of five vertebrae, known as L1 to L5. Between these vertebrae lie intervertebral discs which act as cushions, preventing the vertebrae from rubbing together and also protecting the spinal cord. Nerves stem from the spinal cord providing muscles with sensations and other messages. Stability of the spine is provided through ligaments and muscles of the back, lower back and abdomen.

If you experience any symptoms of lower back pain please contact our office and you will be seen and treated just as quickly as possible.