The causes of lower back pain are actually quite extensive. There are many potential problems that could be behind your pain, which is why you do need to consider a visit to the doctor to determine what the underlying problem is. Common problems, though, are ones that you can easily put your finger on. In fact, you may already know what the problem actually is.

• Injury is a common cause for any back injury. With lower back pain, it may be caused by injury to the muscles or spinal column. Being in a car accident, a sports related injury or when lifting something heavy all are part of this type of cause. Injury is one of the most common causes of lower back pain.

• Being overweight is another major cause of back pain in the lower region. Those who are overweight are requiring their backs, namely their spinal column to handle a larger amount of weight. If you have a large mid section in particular, this puts incredible stress on your back as a whole.

• Poor posture is a common reason people suffer from back pain. The spinal cord is only as good as you use it!

More causes of lower back pain include:
• Wearing the improper sized bra that is unable to support your chest size
• Having poor muscle tone or weaker muscles in the lower back
• Having an illness which affects the spinal column particularly
• Choosing the wrong desk or chairs that put pressure on the spine

As you can see, there are many potential causes for pain in the lower back. Consider each of these. Have you fallen victim to any of them? If you are still not sure what the best option for you is, the best step is to speak with your doctor. He or she can provide you with a much more specific look at your back.

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