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 You're not alone
About 80 percent of adults have had back pain at some time in their lives that interfered with their work, daily activities or recreation. Of those people with back pain, 50 percent experience more than one back pain episode. The good news is that most occurrences of lower back pain go away in a few days and are not associated with any serious medical conditions.
Causes of back pain
In most cases it's not possible to determine the exact cause of lower back pain. Lower back pain is usually related to several factors, some of which are
- poor posture
- weak abdominal and/or back muscles due to lack of physical conditioning
- overall fitness
- psychological stress
While it may not be possible to identify the specific cause of pain, it is easy to rule out a serious medical condition with a simple examination.
Learn more
about contributing factors for lower back pain, rest versus activity, managing your back pain at home and when to see your health care provider.
Check list for management and treatment plan.
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External Resources
HealthPartners provides these links as a convenience and for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the content of these sites, nor does this listing constitute any endorsement. If you have medical or health concerns, please consult your health care professional for advice.
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