Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the causes of lower back pain in women?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
There are many: For women, not only do you have to consider the bony structures, muscles, nerves (same as for men) but also organs that can refer pain to the back including the uterus, ovaries, cervix.
Answered 1/22/2015
6.2k views
Back pain: Most common cause is muscle strain (pulled muscles). There are several other spine related causes such as disc herniation and arthritis. Non spine causes include kidney infection/stones, gallbladder stones, pancreas inflammation, ulcers , etc. Urinary tract infections, pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic infections are also causes to list.
Answered 12/10/2013
5.2k views
Options: Women have additional sources of pain that may radiate to the lumbar region (low back). Uterine fibroids may be a source of low back pain. Endometriosis may cause pain in the back, and in some case large or multiple ovarian cysts can cause similar symptoms. The most common cause in your age group is disc herniation. If pain is in legs, get a lumbar mri. Quadratus muscle can cause, ; cystitis/ uti.
Answered 12/4/2018
5.2k views
Many things: Same as men, but also gynecologic problems.
Answered 8/24/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the cause of severe pain in the lower back in women esp.On the right lower side?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
20 yr old female. Lower back pain. Pretty uncomfortable. What could be the cause of this? Should i be worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the cause of pain in lower left abdomen and lower left back? Also have sudden nausea everyday. No constipation. 34 Female
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm a 25-year old female having severe lower back pain that's debilitating and preceded flu-like symptoms. What are some possible causes and remedies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the causes of lower back pain and lower abdominal pain in women?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What could cause chronic lower back stiffness symptoms in an 18 year old female?
I am a 17 year old female, what could be the cause of a frequent dull ache in my lower back ( worsens when lying down?
Hi all. I am a female and I have pain around my belly button area as well as my lower back what could possibly be the cause of this?
Is there a condition that causes rapid decline in a healthy 68 yr old woman? My mom's only complaint is sciatica pain and lower spine spondylosis.
Female 30 y.old. i am in the 15th day of my cycle . can ovulation cause lower back pain on the side of ovulation?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
