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low back pain 
Definition
A common, painful condition affecting the lower portion of the spine.(Martin BI 2009).
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Risk factors
Lack of exercise. Weak, unused muscles in your back and abdomen
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Age. Back pain is more common as you get older,
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Diet therapy
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rich in fruits, vegetables
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Causes
a fracture, a ruptured disc or arthritis.
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Organic lower back pain is attributed to disease, such as spinal cancer.
improper lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise
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Sings and symptoms
Pain that is dull or achy, contained to the low back.
Stinging, burning pain that moves from the low back to the backs of the thighs
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Muscle spasms and tightness in the low back, pelvis, and hips
Pathophysiology
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phospholipase A2, nitric oxide, and tumor necrosis factor-α are thought to contribute
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thought to contribute to the development of low back pain. Drugs are being developed to modulate these chemical mediators.(Casazza B.A February 2012).
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