What Exactly Causes Lower Back Pain
You don't have to be old to experience or get lower back pain. Lower back pain can be caused by any of the following:
- Week core and abdominal muscles
- Stiffness of the lower back and surrounding muscles
- Weakness of lower back muscles
- Long period of sitting in the same position
- The repetitive motion of heavy lifting.
- Muscle spasm
- Muscle strain
- Nerve injury
- Degenerative changes
Some specific and more serious causes of back pain include:
- Compression fractures
- Spinal stenosis
- Disc herniation
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neurological disorders
What can aid in both prevention and relief from back pain is gaining strength in your core. It can lead to less pain and dysfunction.
Try these easy and simple, no body-weight exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles that support the spine.
Also, please check with your doctor or therapist before starting these exercises to be sure they are right for your current condition.