Everyone wants to know what causes low back pain, as though there was a single and simple answer.   Here is a direct and honest to an email that asks this common question. Hi Doctor, Even though I am only 31 years old my back bothers me a lot most of the time.  I am in good shape, I a

Why do I have so much lower back pain and sciatica? What causes lower back pain? The spine is an intricate and complex supporting structure composed of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and discs. The discs are cartilage-like pads found between vertebrae that act as cushions and to i