Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries.
You may feel a variety of symptoms if you've hurt your back. You may have a tingling or burning sensation, a dull aching, or sharp pain. You also may experience weakness in your legs or feet.
It won't necessarily be one event that actually...
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Traveling with a sore back is challenging. Between the heavy luggage and the strange beds, a person can develop more pain than the trip is... Read more »
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Norwegian researchers are reporting that the commonly used supplement glucosamine offers little or no relief for people who suffer from chronic back... Read more »
According to a new study, practicing yoga may help decrease lower back pain. Read more »
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Australian researchers say even very severe back pain is unlikely to mean the sufferer has a more serious health issue such as a broken vertebrae or... Read more »