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Low Back Pain: Time to visit the Doctor!!

We can’t deny the fact that lower back pain is one of the most common causes of visiting a doctor. The major cause of lower back pain can be an injury, such as muscle sprains or strains due to sudden body movements or poor body mechanics while lifting heavy loaded objects.  Lower back pain can also be a result of some diseases, such as- • Cancer of the spinal cord • A ruptured or herniated disc • Sciatica • Arthritis • Kidney infections • Infections of the spine Lower back pain is more likely to happen in men and women between the 30 to 50 age group. The main reason behind this pain is the changes that occur in the body while aging. After 30, it is said that due to lack of calcium in the body our bones get weak and we should take extra care of our bones to stay healthy and active. As per reports by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), around 80% of adults will have lower back pain at some point during their lives. Some of the major causes of lower back p