Lower Back Pain

Back pain doesn’t have to mean no sex, though it may mean taking a different approach to lovemaking.

When a concerning injury, symptom, or sign related to back pain occurs, it is important to make an immediate decision of how soon professional medical care is needed.

Cauda equina syndrome is a rare but serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. If cauda equina syndrome is not treated quickly, it can result in physical and neurological problems.

Cauda equina syndrome symptoms include lower back pain, sharp leg pain, and bladder or bowel incontinence.

Back strains can be acute or chronic. Acute back strains are caused by a one-time injury, while chronic strains are caused by repetitive movements that damage the back muscles and ligaments over time.

A lumbar herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, spinal infections, and any other trauma to the lumbar spine can cause nerve compression leading to cauda equina syndrome.

Examine the most common causes of lower back pain including muscle strain, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and more.

Coccydynia (tailbone pain or coccyx pain) is a rare condition that causes persistent pain in the bottom of the spine. Explore coccydynia treatment options.

Typical causes of coccydynia include injury, childbirth, pressure to the coccyx area, tumors, and infections.

Coccydynia symptoms may vary from patient to patient, but often include tailbone pain and tenderness that increases with sitting, bowel movements, and/or sexual intercourse.