Sunday, August 16, 2009

The most common causes of lower back pain

The most common causes of lower back pain disorders are the following: 1. Strained muscles due to overuse or overstretching. In some cases, vibrating motions due to the nature of the occupation can also cause back pains, 2. Osteoarthritis or degeneration of the joints of the spine brought about by ageing. 3. Spondylolysis a defect in the vertebra, wherein one vertebra tends to slide which takes place as a result of strenuous activities. 4. Spinal stenosis which also comes with the process of aging, when a spinal canal constricts and narrows. 5. Trauma suffered by the spine from an accident 6. Deformities of the spine like curvatures or scoliosis 7. Compression fractures which are common among menopausal women suffering from