Lower back pain occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 50. This eMedTV article examines this common ailment in detail, which can be due to the aging process, but can also be a result of sedentary lifestyles with too little exercise.
This eMedTV resource discusses various causes of lower back pain, such as injury or trauma, spinal degeneration, and spinal stenosis. Other conditions that may cause pain and require treatment by a physician can include a bulging disc and sciatica.
A variety of tests are available to help doctors make a lower back pain diagnosis. This eMedTV article describes each of these tests in detail, such as discography, myleogram, and x-rays, and explains when each one might be used.
People seeking lower back pain relief may try medications, complementary/alternative methods, or surgery. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at these and other pain-relief techniques, including ice and heat, bed rest, and exercise.
This eMedTV article describes the types of lower back surgery that are available, including a discectomy. It can take months for a person to be fully healed after such a surgery, and some people may suffer from permanent loss of flexibility.
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