Low back Pain - causes and treatment methods

This video brings up the problem of lower back pain. There are few important facts, that should be remembered as far as lower back pain is concerned: there is no definite etiology in 85% of the cases. 90% of patients with a single episode of this kind of back pain, return to work within 6 weeks. Most patients get better as time passes by. Lower back pain is a 2nd most common cause of people taking medical leave. The author explains the pathological processes than can lead to this condition. It is important to remember that by keeping the weight of the load close to the body, a person reduces the compressive forces placed on the lumbar spine. The author lists physical factors that can lead to lower back pain. Etiology is presented. In the end author describes how physical examination should be done and presents treatment methods.