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Over 80% of the population will suffer from some form of lower back pain at some point in their lives. Most cases of lower back pain can be linked to a general cause - such as muscle strain, injury or overuse – or can be attributed to a specific diagnosed condition of the spine. The most common spine related conditions that cause lower back pain are:

While less common than the conditions listed above, a number of other conditions can cause low back pain as well, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, spinal tumors, fibromyalgia, and piriformis syndrome. Learn more in our overview Common Causes of Lower Back Pain.

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  • Low Back Pain from Muscle Strain

    Lower back pain is often due to a muscle strain or muscle sprain, both of which may not seem like serious injuries but can lead to severe back pain.

  • Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

    If lower back pain lasts longer than a few weeks to a few months, there is likely a specific problem or source for the pain. This article provides an overview of common cause...

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    The type of back pain and its area of distribution guide physicians in making an accurate diagnosis and determining the appropriate treatment plan. This article addresses some...

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    Coccydynia (tailbone pain or coccyx pain) is a fairly rare and relatively poorly understood condition that can cause persistent pain at the very bottom of the spine.

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