A sore lower back is classified as a back ache. Sore lower back will restrict movements, cause discomfort and nudge you towards the comfort of your bed. Do remember that bed rest should be limited to 2-4 days. Anything longer will slow the recovery period down. Therefore do not be tempted to indulge in long periods of bed rest unless advised by the doctor.

Sore lower back and lower back pain is a common occurrence. In most cases there is no obvious reason for the sore back and therefore this kind of soreness is referred to as ‘non-specific’ lower back pain. Sometimes wrong posture, straining the back and overdoing activities that use the back muscles lead to a sore lower back. It is advisable to try resting and applying cold pack for 5-10 minutes at a time to the affected area on the back for the first 48 hours. This should be followed by moist heat application.  Pain medication will also help. Most likely the back will heal itself and the pain will subside and improve within a few days.

Stress and anxiety too sometimes cause back aches, sore lower back does result from stress related causes. When experiencing an episode of psychological or emotional stress, muscles tend to become rigid and clench up the way you clench the jaw. This clenching of the muscles in the lower back will later manifest as sore lower back. In such cases, soothing back rubs and lower back relaxation stretches are most helpful.

Sometimes sore lower back is an indication of a more serious condition. In case of kidney back pain, the surface area of the lower back corresponding to the location of the ailing kidney will be sore and tender to the touch.

Osteoporosis is another condition that can cause sore back syndrome in women of menopausal age. The thinning of the bones due to osteoporosis may cause lower back pain in women, despite the fact that osteoporosis is considered a silent ailment.

The most serious and painful sore back condition is caused due to disc ailments like having a herniated disc or slipped disc condition. Conditions such as these will require thorough examination followed by more radical treatment probably even surgery.

Sore back is not a condition that should cause anxiety unless and until the pain does not begin to abate after a few days. In addition, if there is fever, swelling, redness, rash or numbness, you must see the doctor.

Mid back pain, like other back pains can result from a number of causes. The most common cause for all back pains, including mid back pain is overexertion, tiredness, fatigue and stress. These are the simple causes and can be quickly alleviated by relaxing stretches, rest and relaxation, soothing back rubs and massages and also by taking pain medication.

Another cause of back pain, including pain in the middle back arises from sedentary lifestyles. In the age of technology, and especially for those who spend long hours seated at workstations, it has been found that the amount of required movement to maintain back health just does not happen. Such people will be more prone to back pain of all kinds. For sedentary office workers, it is important to have a regular workout routine that includes back exercises, balance and aerobic exercises. This will help them maintain a healthy back and will ensure over all well-being.

Sports persons tend to develop back problems due to over indulging in sports activities that hasten the wear and tear to the back. Sportsmen also fall victim to sports injuries which can cause lifelong back pain.

However, middle back pain can also result from conditions other then the simply identifiable ones discussed above. There have been cases where there have been no reported cases of injuries or trauma, but the patient experiences severe pain in the area between the shoulder blades. The pain is especially severe when the sufferer moves in certain ways or tries to twist in certain directions that are considered quite normal. In such cases, when examinations are conducted, it is revealed that the middle back pain is due to a misalignment in the lower back area. Since the spine operates as a unit, it is not unusual for a lower back problem to manifest as mid back pain. Similarly, a misalignment in the base of the neck could also cause middle back pain. Mid back pain in such cases is relieved with chiropractic manipulation.

Intercostal pain in the middle back results from injury or trauma to the ribs. Even if the ribs are hurt in the front, the pain may manifest as mid back pain because the ribcage and its muscular system continues back and front of the thoriac cavity.

Neuro-muscularskeletal problems also cause intercostals pain in the middle back region. This condition is known as intercostal neuralgia and is not easily treated with pain medication. Intercostal neuralgia is the result of inflammation to one or more of the nerves in the thoriac region. The condition can be treated with gentle adjustments to the ribs and spine. Doctors may prescribe cold packs to reduce the inflammatory swelling and oral medication to help the inflammation to subside may have to be taken.

The lower back is the lower lumbar region of the back. It starts at the end of the middle back and continues to the end of the spinal column. The lower back tends to develop painful conditions for a number of reasons. Due to sedentary lifestyles of the modern age, the back tends to be a weak area for people who do not exercise regularly. As result they tend to experience aches and pains in the back. In order to ensure a strong back, it is necessary to have a work out routine that includes back stretches and back strengthening exercises. Back exercises maintain a healthy back that is flexible strong and capable of holding the spine in proper alignment.

Weak backs are not the only cause of back pain lower or pain in the lower back. Back pain can also develop from a number of other conditions. These conditions range from the simple overexertion and tiredness to the complex ones like spinal disc ailments that may make it necessary to for the patient to undergo surgery.

The back bone or spine is made up of smaller bones joined together called the vertebrae. Between the joints of the vertebrae are small structures called discs. These discs contain a jelly like substance that cushion the vertebrae from rubbing against each other and causing friction. In addition, the discs act as shock absorbers in jolts like accidents and injuries, thus preventing damage to the vertebrae and ensuring that these joints remain correctly aligned and in place. However, the discs are not immune and become injured or develop ailments. Back pain that results from disc ailments and injury is extremely painful and uncomfortable to bear.

One kind of disc ailment occurs due to herniation of one or more discs. Normal wear and tear, strenuous activity, undetected back injuries resulting from sports or accidents, may cause the walls of the disc to weaken. The weakening of the disc wall will result in it becoming misshapen by bulging. The bulging may press on a nearby nerve, thus causing excruciating pain. This is back pain due to a herniated disc.

The herniated disc may also begin to leak and the fluid loss in the disc will result in the lessening of the gap between two vertebrae. In such cases too, the sufferer will experience severe pain of the kind called back pain lower.

Herniated discs that have lost the jelly cannot hold the vertebrae in place. As a result, the disc and a vertebra may both become misaligned. This condition is known as slipped disc. Slipped disc will often result in a nerve getting pinched between the misalignment and cause sciatic pain.

Lower back pain resulting from sciatica starts in the lower lumbar region and radiates through the buttock down the front, back or side of the thigh. It may continue behind the knee all the way down into the foot making it difficult for the patient to stand and walk. Sciatic pain will generally be accompanied by tingling, numbness and weakness. If the condition does not improve, doctors recommend surgery to get the pressure off the nerve. In case the pressure on the nerve continues, it could lead to permanent impairment and immobility.

Back pain lower or pain in the back in the area known as the lower back, can result from a number of conditions. These conditions range from the simple overexertion and tiredness to the complex ones like spinal disc ailments that may make it necessary to for the patient to undergo surgery.

The back bone or spine is made up of smaller bones joined together called the vertebrae. Between the joints of the vertebrae are small structures called discs. These discs contain a jelly like substance that cushion the vertebrae from rubbing against each other and causing friction. In addition, the discs act as shock absorbers in jolts like accidents and injuries, thus preventing damage to the vertebrae and ensuring that these joints remain correctly aligned and in place. However, the discs are not immune and become injured or develop ailments. Back pain that results from disc ailments and injury is extremely painful and uncomfortable to bear.

One kind of disc ailment occurs due to herniation of one or more discs. Normal wear and tear, strenuous activity, undetected back injuries resulting from sports or accidents, may cause the walls of the disc to weaken. The weakening of the disc wall will result in it becoming misshapen by bulging. The bulging may press on a nearby nerve, thus causing excruciating pain. This is back pain due to a herniated disc.

The herniated disc may also begin to leak and the fluid loss in the disc will result in the lessening of the gap between two vertebrae. In such cases too, the sufferer will experience severe pain of the kind called back pain lower.

Herniated discs that have lost the jelly cannot hold the vertebrae in place. As a result, the disc and a vertebra may both become misaligned. This condition is known as slipped disc. Slipped disc will often result in a nerve getting pinched between the misalignment and cause sciatic pain.

Lower back pain resulting from sciatica starts in the lower lumbar region and radiates through the buttock down the front, back or side of the thigh. It may continue behind the knee all the way down into the foot making it difficult for the patient to stand and walk. Sciatic pain will generally be accompanied by tingling, numbness and weakness. If the condition does not improve, doctors recommend surgery to get the pressure off the nerve. In case the pressure on the nerve continues, it could lead to permanent impairment and immobility.

Pain in and around the hip joints is described as hip pain. Hip pain may occur due to injury or pain in the lower back. Hip pain sometimes manifests as pain in the thigh or groin.

Two major factors for hip pain are fractures of the hip bone or joint or then insufficient flow of blood to the hip area. Hip fractures affect the quality of life of the patient, and a large number are unable to return to normal pace of activities before the fracture.

Hip fractures require hip surgery, and the recovery process is not free of threats. Immobility may result in blood clots that could travel to the lungs or other parts if undetected and untreated. Pneumonia is a commonly occurring condition following surgery after hip fracture. Hip fractures are medical emergencies and need to be attended to immediately. Recovery involves physical therapy and exercises done under the guidance of a professional therapist. If physical therapy is not taken seriously it may result in immobility.

Insufficient blood supply to the hip are is known as aseptic necrosis. A common cause for this condition is sickle cell anemia. However, alcohol consumption and injuries may also affect the blood supply to the hip.

Legg-Carve-Perthes is a hip degeneration condition that occurs in children. Boys between the ages of 4-10 are more likely victims. The blood supply to the hip is insufficient and as a result the ball of the thighbone deteriorates and the hip ball collapses. There is no known cause for this condition. Symptoms include painless limping, knee pain, shortening of the leg, persistent thigh and groin pain and a host of others. It is important to maintain hip mobility and the doctor may use bracing to contain the movement of the thigh ball in order to ensure it remains located in the socket. In some cases surgery may be a better option.

Hip pain can also be caused by arthritis. Resulting pain will also be felt in the thigh or groin area. Brusitis is another condition causing hip pain. Sufferers experience pain when they get up from the chair, walk, and climb stairs drive and so on. Hip pain from Tendinitis is caused due to repetitive activity or even strenuous activity. Low back ailments such as sciatica may also cause hip pain.

First line of treatment for hip pain, as in other pains, is to avoid activities that aggravate the pain. Precaution must be taken to sleep on the non-painful side and pain medication may be needed to alleviate the pain. However, if the hip pain does not improve, medical advice must be sought. Hip exercises may be suggested by the doctor along with other diagnostic tests and manipulations.