Bottom back pain
“Lower back pain” refers to any pain or discomfort experienced in the bottom region of the spine, which is known as the lumbar spine. This region supports most of the upper body’s weight. Additionally, this specific type of back pain is extremely widespread, affecting around 80 percent of adults and ranking as the number one cause of job-related disability. Luckily, there are many effective treatments to alleviate or altogether eliminate lower back pain.
Lower Back Pain Symptoms
The complex system of spinal muscles, bones, discs and tendons in and near the lumbar spine can be damaged by a number of factors. The first step toward identifying the source of your pain is paying attention to your unique symptoms. Common complications associated with lower back pain include:
- Achy, dull pain
- Muscle spasms
- Local soreness upon touch
- Pain that moves down one leg or to the groin, buttock or upper thigh
- Stiffness and difficulty moving
- Trouble sleeping
- Tingling or “pins-and-needles” sensations
- Numbness or weakness
