3 Types of Lower Back Pain

The causes of low back pain are as complex as finding the right treatment. Most causes of pain, however, are muscular in nature. Here we explain 3 of the most likely types of low back pain you may have.

DISC PAIN

Pain occurs when there is a severe chronic imbalance. An imbalance causes the discs to put unnecessary pressure on nearby nerve sources, as well as on the spinal cord. Pressure, when excessive, can trigger a back spasm, muscle protection, or can even lead to numbness in the area where the nerve provides sensation.

DISC DECOMPRESSION

The second type of pain is that when the discs age, it causes decompression of the disc. Decompression is quite common and affects a large majority of the population. Nerve root compression will likely occur because the space between each vertebra shrinks as you age.

This disorder is also known as degenerative disc disease (DDD). It often affects the L1 to L5-S1 lumbar discs. It is more common for the L5-S1 to be the most used. Although it is diagnosed that decompression is a disease, it is actually not as scary as you might imagine. In fact, it is considered part of the normal aging process.

FACET JOINT PAIN

Facet pain that occurs in the joints when the facet bones of the spine progressively wear out due to increased contact and wear. As the lumbar discs degenerate, the weight that the discs usually absorb is transferred to the facet joint. Arching the lower back can make this condition worse and that can trigger a spasm or worse, a fracture. This type of pain can cause a dull aching sensation, especially during prolonged periods of standing.

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