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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

What causes lower back pain, how to relieve it

Lower back pain can be minor or severe. Sometimes discomfort might make it hard or impossible to work, sleep, walk, or perform daily tasks. It might have sprained when you were doing office work or house cleaning. Alternatively, you may have a persistent illness like arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, or an old sports injury that is causing your back pain. A physician or physical therapist should be consulted if you experience sudden or severe back pain. That also applies to persistent pain. Numerous illnesses, injuries, and disorders can cause low back pain; however, back injuries to the muscles or tendons are the most common cause.

Mild to severe pain is possible. Sometimes discomfort might make it hard or impossible to work, sleep, walk, or perform daily tasks. Physical therapy (PT), pain medication, and rest are usually effective in treating lower back discomfort.

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