--- title: "5 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and How to Find Relief | Complete Injury Care" description: "Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "5 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and How to Find Relief", "description": "Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. 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It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move. Understanding the common causes of lower back pain can help you find the right treatment and prevent future episodes. Here are five of the most common causes and what you can do about them. [Explore Our Services](/services) ## 1\. Muscle Strain Muscle strain is the most common cause of lower back pain. It happens when you overstretch or tear the muscles or ligaments in your back. This can occur from lifting heavy objects improperly, sudden movements, or overuse. Symptoms include localized pain that gets worse with movement, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion. Treatment usually involves rest, ice, over-the-counter pain medications, and gentle stretching once the acute pain subsides. ## 2\. Herniated Disc A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through the tougher outer layer. This can irritate nearby nerves and cause pain that radiates down your leg (sciatica). Symptoms include sharp, shooting pain that may extend to your leg or foot, numbness or tingling in your leg or foot, and weakness in your leg. Treatment options include chiropractic care, physical therapy, and in severe cases, surgery. [Book Appointment](/#appointment-form) ![Dr. Brian Malloy, Doctor of Chiropractic at Complete Injury Care](/__l5e/assets-v1/e132d872-68c0-46a4-bab6-373130f97df0/brian_mally_headshot.webp) About the Author ## Dr. Brian Malloy Dr. Brian Malloy is a Doctor of Chiropractic and US Marine Corps veteran with 8 years of military service. He holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from Shippensburg University and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Malloy completed a competitive internship at the Miami Veterans Hospital working alongside surgeons and physical therapists in physical medicine and rehabilitation. 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