Low Back Pain

Based on your answers, some of the more likely causes of your back pain include

• degenerative joint disease (also called osteoarthritis)

• polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)

• a viral infection (as in the aches and pains of having the flu)

• a muscle strain

• a compression fracture (related to osteoporosis).

Even with this long list, there are other possibilities as well.

While over-the-counter pain medicines, rest and heat may be helpful, it is important that you see a physician to evaluate these symptoms.

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