Low back pain is back pain located in the lower back. Low back pain therefore mainly concerns the lumbar vertebrae. Back pain can be classified into three categories:acute pain, subacute pain and chronic pain. So-called "acute" pain is of short duration (less than 1 month); it is often a turn of the kidney, also called lumbago. The turn of the kidney is disabling and the pain sharp. When the pain lasts longer, it is called subacute low back pain. The duration of this type of back pain varies between 1 and 3 months. This period alternates between phases of intense pain and phases of calm. Chronic lower back pain is progressive and lasts (more than 3 months).
Back pain should not go unattended. The type of pain can shed some light on your back pain. For example, if back pain radiates down your leg and increases in intensity when you cough or strain, then you are likely to have sciatica. If the pain is sudden and the muscle contracts as a result of physical exertion or a false movement, it may be a muscle injury, a sprained ligament or a displacement of disk. Morning back pain is not to be taken lightly, it can be a sign of osteoarthritis. In the same way, sharp pains at night can result from an inflammation or a tumour…
Acute lower back pain can be caused by sequelae in the back. This usually occurs during sports, intense physical effort or by lifting too heavy a load. Chronic low back pain is often the cause of an injury to a muscle, tendon or ligament in the back. This happens during the repetition of a movement or a false movement. Chronic back pain located in the lower back region can also be due to a herniated disc or a slipping of an intervertebral disc. It is the wrong positions that cause herniated discs just like being overweight or even pregnancy. Inflammatory diseases can also cause chronic back pain, such as osteoarthritis or arthritis. Bone diseases (osteoporosis, spondylodiscitis, etc.) are also a risk factor. The kidneys can also be the source of lower back pain. Certain diseases such as renal colic or pyelonephritis trigger radiating pain.
