Almost everyone has low back pain at one time or another. The lower back bears most of your weight. Because of this, it is easily injured when you lift, reach, or twist. The good news is that most low back pain goes away with some basic self-care. If your pain is very bad or lasts more than a couple of weeks, call your doctor.

Exercise may not only help treat low back pain, but it may also help speed your recovery,keep your back from being hurt again, and reduce your risk of disability from back pain.

Back pain has many possible causes. It is often related to problems with muscles and ligaments of the back. It may also be related to problems with the nerves, discs, or bones of the back. Moving, lifting, standing, sitting, or sleeping in an awkward way can strain the back. Sometimes you do not notice the injury until later. Degenerative arthritis is another common cause of back pain.

Back strain happens when you overstretch, or pull, a muscle in your back. You may hurt your back in an accident or when you exercise or lift something.

The bones that form the spine in your back are called vertebrae. These bones are cushioned by discs. If a disc is damaged, it may bulge or break open. This is called a herniated disc.This can happen from normal wear and tear as we age. It can also be caused by an injury or disease.

Almost everyone has low back pain at one time or another. It is often caused by overuse, strain, or injury. Aging can play a part too, because your bones and muscles tend to lose strength as you age. But often, we bring on our back pain by not using our bodies carefully.