Low Back Pain

Based on your answers, some of the more likely causes of your back pain include

• disk disease

• sciatica

• fibromyalgia

• ankylosing spondylitis (or related conditions, called spondyloarthropathies)

• spinal stenosis.

Other, rarer, causes are also possible.

While over-the-counter pain medicines, a heating pad, and rest balanced with activity may be helpful, it is important that you see a physician to evaluate these symptoms.

Click here for more information on these conditions and others.