The Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is a very common affection, so common that most people have had at least one episode by the age of 40. In some cases, lower back pain goes away on its own, in others, it can be helped only with medication, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy or surgery.

Knowing what can cause lower back pain is important to be able to avoid it. Experienced alternative chiropractic Denver specialists confirm that these are the most common causes of lower back pain:

• Sprains or strains that affect the muscles or the ligaments in the lower back area – sprains and strains can lead to the sudden appearance of pain, such as in the case of lifting a heavy object with an incorrect movement or to pain that develops slowly, worsening over time, like in the case of poor posture;
• Degenerative disc disease – the discs that separate the vertebrae lose their moisture content with age. The process decreases the resistance of the discs to the forces resulting from movement and might lead to the development of painful tears in the discs;
• A herniated disc – the jelly-like substance in the discs might break through the outer layer of the discs, causing inflammation and nerve compression that cause pain.