Lower Back Pain:

It is, of course, hard to ignore the symptoms of lower back pain - sometimes they even prevent us from sleeping.

The causes of low back pain can be many - everything from poor habitual sitting posture, poor lifting technique for heavy loads, road traffic accidents, pregnancy and arthritis - these are just a few.

Treating lower back pain is quite straightforward in theory: it requires elimination of the cause, followed by strengthening exercises that reduce the risk of re-occurrence. However, in practice, each case has to be examined on an individual basis - correct initial diagnosis is key.

The following introduces more detail around treatment for lower back pain. But before we go on - let me remind you that you are not alone: lower back pain will affect up to 80% of us at some stage in our lives. It is 80% of my daily work in my own pyhsiotherapy practice.



Lower Back Pain Symptoms.
Symptoms of lower back pain are many and varied - ranging from lower back pain alone, to lower back pain with pins and needles and numbness on one or both legs.

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Causes of Lower Back Pain.
Lower back pain is caused mainly by poor posture, poor lifting techniques, road traffic accidents, pregnancy and arthritis.

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Treating Lower Back Pain.
Treating lower back pain involves elimination of the cause, followed by strengthening exercises to reduce the risk of re-occurrence. Diagnosis is the key when deciding on the correct course of treatment for your back pain!

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Low Back Pain Exercises.
Lower back pain exercises need to be specific to your condition - otherwise injury may result - and are a necessity for the long term resolution of your symptoms.

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Lower Left Side Back Pain.
Lower left side back pain is quite common. This is due to repetitive movements favouring the left side of your body as well as poor postural habits.

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Lower Right Back Pain
Lower right side back pain is something that I frequently see in my working day. This is normally due to posture and working techniques straining the right side - the side that the majority of people use!

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Lower Back and Groin Pain.
Lower back pain is often associated with groin pain. This is due to the close proximity of the groin to the lower back as well as the affected nerves in the back causing the groin pain directly.

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Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy.
I frequently see lower back pain in pregnancy. This is due to the hormones of pregnancy affecting the lower back as well as the postural changes which occur as your baby grows - therby putting a strain on your back.

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Lower Back Surgery.
What are the more common forms of Lower back Surgey - and what do you need to examine when considering your own situation.

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