Low Back Pain What causes it? •
Strain or inflammation of back muscles, ligaments or tendons.
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Pressure on nerves in the spinal canal.
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Fractures of the back bones (vertebrae).
What is low back pain? This is pain at the lower back that involves the muscles and bones of the back.
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Slipped disc.
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Wear and tear caused by ageing.
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This can be due to some problems in your:
Overstraining of the back such as lifting heavy item incorrectly.
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Obesity.
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Lower back bone (spine).
What are the signs?
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Spinal discs (lie between sections of the back bone).
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Pain that spreads to the front, side or back of the leg.
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Spinal cord and nerves.
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Muscles of the lower back.
Pain that worsens with movement.
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Internal organs within the hip area and abdomen.
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Skin covering the lower part of the back.
Pain that worsens at night or when sitting for long periods of time.
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Numbness or weakness in certain parts of the leg.