Causes of low backache

 Common causes of low backache:- 
  • Back muscle strain and ligament sprain
  • Prolonged lumbar degenerative disc- due to improper weight lifting. 
  • Obesity
  • Poor posture
  • Facet joint arthritis
  • Unaccustomed activities
  • Occupational causes
  • Facet joint osteoarthritis - due to old age repeated bending twisting activities
  • Spinal stenosis- due to degenerative process

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