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.

Xray of lumbar epidural steroid injection contrast dye going into the lumbar spine.

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Non-Surgical Treatments for Lower Back Pain

Common nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain include prescription medication, back braces, and injections, along with physical therapy.

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Osteomyelitis Diagnosis

Accurately diagnosing osteomyelitis requires both diagnostic studies and lab tests, and may necessitate a surgical procedure to obtain a bacteria culture.

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Osteomyelitis Symptoms

Symptoms of spinal infection go beyond back pain. Learn what osteomyelitis can cause, including nighttime pain, fever, chills, and shakes.

Two vertebrae with artificial disc between them.

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Osteomyelitis Treatments

Treatment for osteomyelitis typically begins with antibiotic treatment, then progresses to surgical approaches if the spine infection does not respond.

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Osteomyelitis, a Spinal Infection

Vertebral osteomyelitis is an infection of the vertebral bodies in the spine. It is a rare cause of back pain in young people, but is more common in the elderly.