Lower Back Pain Causes

The causes of low back pain are numerous, and are often related to the age of the patient. In young adults (less than 60 years old), common conditions include sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and isthmic spondylolisthesis. In older patients (greater than 60 years old), common conditions include osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spondylolisthesis.

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Low Back Pain from Muscle Strain

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.

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