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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of low back pain
- A rundown of the procedures used to diagnose and treat low back pain
- Details on alternative treatments, prognosis, and preventive measures
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Definition
Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom that may be either acute or chronic. It may be caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the lumbar spine. Low back pain is often accompanied by sciatica, which is pain that involves the sciatic nerve and is felt in the lower back, the buttocks, and the backs of the thighs.
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