As the life expectancy of our population increases, back problems are becoming more common among senior citizens. They don't want their activities to be limited by a bad back.
Back pain has many causes.
In this article, I will discuss some of the more common pathologic conditions of the spine. With this condition, the disc spaces narrow, and irritating bone spurs develop. Osteoarthritis is part of the natural aging process and in most cases is considered unavoidable. Osteoarthritis can cause intermittent bouts of pain in the lower back area. Activities that stress the spine, such as bending, twisting, and heavy lifting, frequently cause this pain to flare up.