Lower Back Pain Causes?

A lot of lower back pain is mistaken for a problems with the spine. When in reality it is due to kidney problems, masking itself as back pain. Also, there are still other factors in life, which are just a general pain in the butt....

The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design (anatomy) of the tissues of this area. Important structures of the low back that can be related to symptoms there include the bony lumbar spine (vertebrae, singular = vertebra), discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area.

The bony lumbar spine is designed so that vertebrae "stacked" together can provide a movable support structure while also protecting the spinal cord (nervous tissue that extends down the spinal column from the brain) from injury. Each vertebrae has a spinous process, a bony prominence behind the spinal cord, which shields the cord's nervous tissue. They also have a strong bony "body" in front of the spinal cord to provide a platform suitable for weight bearing of all tissues above the buttocks. The lumbar vertebrae stack immediately atop the sacrum bone in between the buttocks. On each side, the sacrum meets the iliac bone of the pelvis to form the sacroiliac joint of the buttocks.

Hi KerryG,

There are many causes of lower back pain. Most causes of lower back pain are classified as 'non-specific', which means that it is not caused by anything serious (such as cancer, infection, fracture).

Any of the structures in the back that have a nerve supply can potentially cause pain to be felt. As most cases of lower back pain tend to resolve within a few weeks, regardless of treatment, investigations to ascertain the exact cause of the back pain is not usually required.

If you want to read more about the causes of lower back pain I suggest you read this article: Causes of Lower Back Pain.

In my experience as a physiotherapist, the most common factors that lead to lower back pain (not caused by sudden injury) are poor posture and muscle imbalances.

Hope this helps.

Hi!

Low back pain is one of the most common health conditions today. Each year nearly 15% to 20% of the United States population experiences low back problems, and as many as 80% of all adults experience significant low back pain at some point during their lives. Most of the time, the exact cause of the pain cannot be found. Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, or nerves. Low back pain can vary widely. The pain may be mild, or it can be so severe that you are unable to move.

Read more on back pain at PainManagementBlog.net

http://painmanagementblog.net/2010/09/low-back-pain-pain-management-pain-relief/

Back pain can be cause by a number of things like herniated discs, tight hip flexors, weak gluts, spinal stenosis, a tight IT band, meningitis, etc.  Some of the factors that contribute to back pain is poor posture, weak muscles, tight muscles, poor mechanics, repetitive movements, arthritis and many other factors.

Hi: There are way too many answers to this question. I suggest you consult. www.webmd.com Thank's. Dr Ron. Jupiter, Florida.

We should all remember that kidney pain and back pain can have very similar symptoms but completely different causes. The pain you feel in your back can actually be cause by a kidney infection, but the tricky part is that a person could have similar or the same symptoms however it be from a back problem. how to tell when Lower Back Pain is Due to Kidneys

Since your kidneys are located on the right and left side of the spine just above your hips pain from your kidneys will be in your lower back area. The symptom of a kidney infection causing kidney back pain is usually presented as an ache and not necessarily a “pain”.  If your pain in your lower back is sharp pain than it is likely not your kidneys but your back. Pain in your kidneys can be due to a few things.

1. Kidney Infection – if you have a kidney infection there will be general soreness in your lower back. In addition you may have fever or pain while urinating.
2. Bruised Kidney – If you have a bruised kidney from an impact than the quickest way to tell is if your urine is bloody.

It is far more common to have kidney back pain due to a kidney infection than due to kidney trauma.

How to determine if you have a kidney infection…

When you have a kidney infection there will be several symptoms

• Fever
• Chills
• Ache in your lower back
• Nausea
• Tenderness in your lower back

Best way to avoid future kidney infections is to reduce toxins in body. 
If you suspect you have a kidney infection than it is important to go to a doctor. They will typically prescribe antibiotics and rest. You can expect the infection to generally last a few weeks.

In the end the treatment for lower back pain is different than the treatment for kidney infection however many of the symptoms appear consist across both problems. To get help avoiding future kidney infections visit here

Hi kerryg, hope this diagram help you to understand lower back causes :

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/531.html