Back problems and procedures - pain, low back-diagnosis and treatment, brief version *

pain, low back-diagnosis and treatment, brief version * Low back pain is pain or stiffness in the lower back. Most of the time, it is caused when a muscle in your back is strained. For example, it can happen when you lift a heavy object or when you sit or stand for a long time. Health problems, such as arthritis, can also cause back pain.