Multiple: Causes for low back pain vary. Medical problems that can cause lbp include things like an aortic aneurysm, a urinary infection, shingles, diverticulitis, etc. Serious causes include cancer, infection, caudal equine, etc. Mechanical causes are most often due to the disc, facet or si joints. Finally, spinal nerve irritation can cause back and lower extremity pain.
Answered 4/3/2014
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Most people will : Experience back pain at some point in their lives, arond 85% , diabetic or not usually related to structural changes to the spine with most not staying fit in terms of their exercise regimen and weight control.
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Diabetes & back pain: There might be no relation between diabetes and low back pain. The back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ... The treatment depends on the cause of the pain. If your pain persists, you should seek help from a pain specialist. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
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