Question 1

what are the causes of of lower back pain in young  healthy adult ? i have no other symptoms

Accepted Answer

Many Causes: Could be the muscles, ligaments, disc herniation, could be early onset arthritis (in young males you can have Ankylosing Spondylitis or Schuermann's Disease).  Lots of possibilities, if it does not resolve with basic exercise and stretching see a spine specialist to work this up further.

Question 2

i'm young and active. is surgery a better option than pt for 6/10 low back pain?

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Back pain: Depends completely on the cause of the pain.  In general the conservative non-surgical approach is preferred.

Question 3

how is low back pain diagnosed?

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See below: The first steps are a good history of the back pain, where and when it occurs, how did it start. Questions about family history of a back pain. Then physical examination, then possibly imaging such as xray , ct or mri. After that the doctor will suggest the most likely reason for the back pain and suggest a specific treatment or treatments.

Question 4

low back pain medical diagnosis?

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None: Low back pain is a non-specific condition and is no more of a medical diagnosis than "knee pain" or "ankle pain." a reputable spine physician will perform an appropriate history, physical examination, and possibly imaging studies to identify the underlying cause of the pain. Once identified, an adequate diagnosis can be given.

Question 5

i am experiencing  low back pain.

Accepted Answer

Low back pain: Please find  out the cause of the pain but seeing your doctor.  After that consider searching the work of John Sarno, MD, who uses a mind body approach to helping pain.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

how to cure low back pain quickly?

Accepted Answer

You probably cannot : Snap your fingers and get it to resolve, it may take a couple of days. But there are good treatment options. If you have no contraindication, you can take some anti-inflammatory medication (which will be most effective if you take a prescription strength dose for a couple of days) you have to see your doctor to start you on this. Pt, keeping healthy weight, ceasing tobacco use if they apply.

Question 7

low back pain and positive leukocites?

Accepted Answer

UTI?: Assuming you mean leukocytes in the urine, you may have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).  See the Dr. for official eval and treatment of this.  Best wishes.

Question 8

what causes low back pain on left side?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Many things cause low back pain.  See your doctor for a thorough evaluation to find out what's going on.

Question 9

how common is lower back pain in adults?

Accepted Answer

More than you think: Low back pain or lumbago is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. In the United States it is the most common cause of job-related disability, a leading contributor to missed work, and the second most common neurological ailment only headache is more common.

Question 10

can exercise usually help low back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Several large studies have shown that weight control and exercise are just as effective as surgery for long-term lower back pain control.

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