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9: Lower Back Pain

Summary: Lower back pain is one of the most common types of back pain among sufferers. Lower back pain is the second most common reason for a missed day of work, behind the common cold. This condition rarely becomes life threatening. However, it can be nearly debilitating if left unchecked. There can be many different causes for lower back pain. Among the most common lower back pain causes are muscle strains and ligament sprain. Muscle strains are usually the result of lifting or exercising and occur when the muscles in the back are stretched abnormally or too much, resulting in tears in the fibrous tissue. The same behavior can lead to sprained ligaments as well. Lifting things improperly, not stretching before exercise or having too much exercise, having poor posture, and obesity are all contributing factors for strained muscles and sprained ligaments Full Article: BackZilla.com more: Lower Left Back Pain  Lower Middle Back Pain  Lower Right Back Pain