Note: This page is not meant to be medical advice. You must use your own
judgement about when to see a medical professional about lower back
pain.
Almost everybody has experienced, or will experience lower back pain at some point in time. Sometimes the pain may have a specific cause that can be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. However, up to 85% of people with lower back pain, no specific cause can be identified. Often lower back pain is worse with activity, but it may also be aggravated by sitting for a long time or by a bad posture.
