The lower back is an intricate structure of interconnected and
overlapping elements: - Tendons and muscles and other soft
tissues - Highly sensitive nerves and nerve roots that travel
from the lower back down into the legs and feet - Small and
complex joints - Spinal discs with their gelatinous inner cores.
An irritation or problem with any of these structures can cause
lower back pain and/or pain that radiates or is referred to
other parts of the body. Pain from resultant lower back muscle
spasms can be severe, and pain from a number of syndromes can
become chronic. While lower back pain is extremely common, the
symptoms and severity of lower back pain vary greatly. A simple
lower back muscle strain might be excruciating enough to
necessitate an emergency room visit, while a degenerating disc
might cause only mild, intermittent discomfort. Identifying the
symptoms, along with an accurate diagnosis of the underlying
cause of the pain, is the first step in obtaining effective pain
relief. Lower Back Pain Cause