Back pain is a leading cause of discomfort and one of the top reasons patients seek medical attention. In physical therapy, we often see cases of acute low back pain, which refers to pain that begins suddenly. Like neck pain, low back pain can have various causes, with muscles and joints being the most common. However, herniated disc can also be the source of pain.
This occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc protrudes through the outer layer, pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the back, legs, or arms.
As discs in the spine age and wear down, they can lose their cushioning properties, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility in the back.
This condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal, often due to age-related changes or conditions like arthritis, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves and causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the back and legs.
Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the back of each leg, can cause sharp, shooting pain, tingling, and numbness that radiates from the lower back through the buttocks and legs.
This condition occurs when a vertebra slips out of place and onto the vertebra below it, causing lower back pain, stiffness, and potential nerve compression if severe.
Overstretching or tearing of muscles or ligaments in the back can result in pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.
Facet joints are small joints in the spine that can become inflamed or irritated, causing back pain and stiffness, especially with certain movements.
If you or a family member have been dealing with persistent pain for more than three weeks without improvement, a visit to a licensed physical therapist could be highly beneficial. While many aches and pains improve on their own, ongoing issues often need a professional evaluation from a musculoskeletal expert.
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