There are many causes of low back pain. Doctors are not always able to
pinpoint the source of a patients pain. But your doctor will make every
effort to ensure that your symptoms are not from a serious medical
cause, such as cancer or a spinal infection.
The vast majority of back problems are a result of wear and tear on the parts of the spine over many years. This process is called degeneration. Over time, the normal process of aging can result in degenerative changes in all parts of the spine.
Injuries to the spine, such as a fracture or injury to the disc, can make the changes happen even faster. There is strong evidence that cigarette smoking also speeds up degeneration of the spine.
The vast majority of back problems are a result of wear and tear on the parts of the spine over many years. This process is called degeneration. Over time, the normal process of aging can result in degenerative changes in all parts of the spine.
Injuries to the spine, such as a fracture or injury to the disc, can make the changes happen even faster. There is strong evidence that cigarette smoking also speeds up degeneration of the spine.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms from low back problems vary. They depend on a persons condition and which structures are affected.
Some of the more common symptoms of low back problems are:
Low back pain.
Pain spreading into the buttocks and thighs.
Pain radiating from the buttock to the foot.
Back stiffness and reduced range of motion.
Muscle weakness in the hip, thigh, leg, or foot.
Sensory changes (numbness, prickling, or tingling) in the leg, foot, or toes
Some of the more common symptoms of low back problems are:
Low back pain.
Pain spreading into the buttocks and thighs.
Pain radiating from the buttock to the foot.
Back stiffness and reduced range of motion.
Muscle weakness in the hip, thigh, leg, or foot.
Sensory changes (numbness, prickling, or tingling) in the leg, foot, or toes
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