Lower Back Pain
Over 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain during 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 condition of the spine, most commonly:
A number of less common conditions can cause low back pain as well, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, spinal tumors, fibromyalgia, and piriformis syndrome.
Osteomyelitis Diagnosis
Osteomyelitis Symptoms
Symptoms of spinal infection go beyond back pain. Learn what osteomyelitis can cause, including nighttime pain, fever, chills, and shakes.
Osteomyelitis Treatments
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.
Pulled Back Muscle Treatment
Fortunately, back muscle strains and pulled back muscles usually heal with time. Learn about the various pulled back muscle treatments available.
Surgery for Lower Back Pain
Some patients may elect to have surgery if their lower back pain has not improved after 6-12 weeks on nonsurgical treatment.