Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world and one of the leading reasons patients seek chiropractic care. For many patients, the first question is, “What is causing the pain?” The answer is not always simple.
In general, low back pain can be divided into two categories: specific and non-specific low back pain. Specific low back pain refers to cases where a clear underlying pathology can be identified. Examples include fractures, infections, tumors, inflammatory diseases, or disc herniations with significant nerve compression. These conditions are important to recognize because they may require medical intervention…
