Back Pain Causes

There are many causes for low back pain.  According to the Back Association of Canada, there are basically five main causes.  One is injuries to the muscles, ligaments and tendons such as sprains or strains.  Problems with the disks and joints of the back are two other sources of low back pain.  Osteoarthritis, which is normally associated with age, is also known as degenerative arthritis can cause increasing low back pain.  A condition caused spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal is another cause.

Lower back pain can come as a sudden onset and last only a short time.  This is often referred to as acute pain.  Lower back pain can also be ongoing.  Chronic back pain is not normally the result of an injury, but rather is caused by conditions that develop over time such as arthritis.  It can also be caused by the muscles of the back being weak and lacking the ability to support the back and body properly.

Most types of lower back pain respond well to a variety of treatments.  One of the many options is medication, both over the counter or prescribed by your physician.  Another option is massage, which can be performed by a massage professional, or by a massage chair in your home.

Link: http://www.lowerbackpainrelief.biz/back-pain-treatment-tips-for-acute-and-chronic-back-pain

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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