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Lower Back: made up of the lowest five vertebrae (in most people—some people have only four, and others have six) and is by far the area that is most prone to injury in patients. It is therefore also the area of the spine for which most people seek medical treatment. The low back includes the sacroiliac joints which are on either side of the sacrum and tightly hold the spinal column to the adjacent illia.
—Dr. Kessler
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The lower back is a complex area that connects the upper body (including the chest and arms) to the lower body (including the pelvis and legs) and is comprised of several vertebrae, soft cartilage discs, muscles, joints, ligaments, and nerve tissue. Lower back pain is extremely common for people of all ages, often triggered by some combination of overuse, strain, or injury. Heavy lifting, stretching and exercise can cause a strain, spasm or sprain of the lower back. Occasionally, a spinal disc may rupture or bulge outward, causing pressure on the nerves located in the lumbar region. Lower back pain may also be caused by sciatica or degenerative disorders like arthritis and osteoporosis, a disease characterized by thinning of the bones. Lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, obesity, poor posture, stress, and bad work practices can also contribute to lower back pain.
FYI:
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, lower back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is one of the most common neurological ailments in the United States — second only to headaches.
* Patient Story
"I bent over to move the toolbox and that was it. It was like somebody stabbed me in the back with a knife. I couldn't work, I couldn't sleep. I could hardly move."
Read Robert's Story
At Spine and Sports Medicine in midtown Manhattan, we know how to treat lower back pain and injury. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates state-of-the-art medical technology, the finest healthcare expertise and comprehensive physical therapy to return you to a pain-free and active lifestyle.
Our physicians, chiropractors and neurologist specialize in treating pain and the disorders that cause pain. Our physical therapists are experts in rehabilitation and will help you learn how you can help yourself recover from a lower back injury. Whatever the cause of your lower back pain, the professionals at Spine and Sports Medicine will diagnose and treat it using cutting-edge technology and the finest medical attention.
If you are experiencing lower back pain, please contact us to help relieve your pain and cure its cause.
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