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2023年1月26日 星期四

What are the possible causes of low back pain?

There are many causes of low back pain, which can be divided into three main categories-

 

Mechanical low back pain:

arises intrinsically from the spine, intervertebral disks, or surrounding soft tissues

Ex: Herniated disc, Degenerative disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal stenosis, Osteoporosis, Fractures, Congenital disease (Severe kyphosis, scoliosis, transitional vertebra)...etc.

 

Nonmechanical spine disease:

spine disease caused by other origin

Neoplasia, Infection, Inflammatory arthritis (often HLA-B27-associated), Scheuermann disease, Paget disease

 

Visceral disease: 

Renal disease, Gastrointestinal disease, Pelvic organ disease, Aortic aneurysm, Fat herniation of lumbar space

 

If you have any relevant problems, please go to a qualified medical facility for evaluation and treatment by healthcare professional.