6 Possible Causes of Lower Back Pain

Back pain is a complex problem and there is no simple answer to the question, What causes back pain?
One of the reasons why it is difficult to determine what causes back pain is that there are many structures that can be shot in the lower back (lumbar) region. You can damage muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs, nerve roots, the cartilage that lines joints, bones of the lower back over the wire to the spine. And of course you can injure multiple structures in the lumbar region.
Well, I think get the point that the lower back is complex.
Now I want to try to simplify the back pain and focus on mechanical back pain (associated with osteoarthritis) that one type of problem that affects the lower back.
Mechanical back pain or arthritis primarily affects the cartilage that covers the joints between the vertebrae of the lower back. It is known as mechanical, because back pain (compression of a mechanical phenomenon) is usually the cause of pain.
By compressing the joints, the cartilage wears away. When the cartilage wears away, joints become stiff and sore.
Here are 6 factors that can contribute to extra stress on the joints of the lower back.
# 1 A sedentary lifestyle and sitting at a computer puts additional pressure on the joints of the lower back. When sitting, upper body weight is supported only by your lower back compared to when standing ankle, knee and thigh muscles take some of the pressure on the lower back.
# 2 bad posture puts extra stress on the lower back. When your body is not in the correct position, will have more pressure on the area that is out of alignment and also have less stability in that area.
# 3 The weak abdominal muscles can increase the pressure on the lower back. The abdominal muscles help maintain the position of the pelvis and lower back and let the back arch excessively.
# 4 weak lower back muscles may increase the pressure on the lower back. The back muscles like the abdominals play an important role in stabilizing the lower back.
# 5 Flexibility poor can increase pressure on the lower back. When your body is inflexible, does not move efficiently. If your body is stiff in one area, additional pressure will be placed in another area to compensate for the stiffness.
# 6 Poor exercise technique and poor lifting technique can increase the pressure on the lower back. Improper form during exercise and body mechanics for lifting bad put additional strain on the lower back.
Above is just a quick and simple perspective on the mechanical back pain. Poor posture lengthy session, weak abdominal muscles, weak lower back muscles, poor flexibility, and exercise or incorrect lifting technique can increase the pressure on the cartilage lining the joints of the lower back .
As a physical therapist, I try to encourage people suffering from a slight sore lower back before getting up for the team to move periodically.
Also, I encourage people to be aware of your posture and exercise regularly to strengthen the abdominal muscles and lower back. And finally, encourage people to stretch regularly and use proper lifting technique for reducing pressure on the lower back.
Although, I am a physical therapist, this article is strictly for educational and informational purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat back pain. If you suffer from back pain, I advise you to see a licensed health professional and follow the advice of your physician.