The back is an intricate structure of bones, muscles, and other tissues that form the back, or posterior part of the body’s trunk, from the neck to the pelvis. Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and/or range of motion, or an inability to stand straight. There are cases of low back pain, however, that take much longer to improve, and some that need evaluation for a possible cause other than muscle strain or arthritis. The good news is that for 9 out of 10 patients with low back pain, the pain is acute, meaning it is short-term and goes away within a few days or weeks. It keeps people home from work and interferes with routine daily activities, recreation, and exercise. Back pain is the #2 reason adults visit a doctor and the #1 reason for orthopedic visits. Two out of every three adults suffer from low back pain at some time. Treatment options for acute lower back pain.When are diagnostic tests for lower back pain necessary?.
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