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In younger adults (20-60 year olds) the most common causes of Back pain are nerve impingement and problems with the discs, for example lumbar disc herniation or degenerative disc disease.
In older adults (over 60 years old), the source of back pain or leg pain is more likely to be the facet joints or osteoarthritis, and back conditions may include facet joint osteoarthritis or degenerative spondylolisthesis (occurs when the disc and facets wear out and the vertebra above slips forward on the one below.You can read more on this topic here... http://onewaychiropractic.com.au/archives/1754
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Does not having a bowel movement cause lower back pain?
It can cause lower back pain but not always
Are the kidneys in the back or abdomen?
Kind of in the middle. Kidney pain is usually in your lower back, but I think the incision for a kidney transplant is done from your abdomen. If you were pointing to where they were on the human body, most people point at the lower back.
What can cause lower back pain and a small piercing pain on the upper hip?
I believe that shingles can cause lower back pain.
What are the most frequent back pain lower right side causes?
Back pain lower right side causes are: Lower back and kidney disorders.
Does your lower back hurt when you are pregnant?
Very often lower back pain is a part of pregnancy. But if you just have lower back pain, it doesn't necessarily mean you are pregnant.
How is referred lower back pain defined?
Referred pain is perceived in the lower back but is caused by inflammation elsewhere--often in the kidneys or lower abdomen.
Lower back pain with nausea right above hip area?
what is the cause of the pain in the lower back andlowerleft chest
Why does my lower back pop without pain?
Your lower back may pop without pain if you have air in your spine. No pain is a good sign and it just means your back needed to pop.
What does diagnosis codes 724.2 mean?
Lower back pain or back pain syndrome.
What is the cause of lower back pain and what is the remedy?
Lower back pain can be caused by a number of issues such as a bulging or herniated disc, spinal stenosis or a pulled muscle among other things. Visit your doctor.
What is the cause of a dull pain at the middle lower back of your head?
There is no way for us to answer that question accurately. If it continues, you should probably see a physician.
Does Motrin help with lower back pain?
Motrin is ibuprofen, which is a pain reliever. It will help with mild lower back pain. It is not a miracle drug and for severe pain one should contact a doctor.
