How to overcome non-specific low-back pain

Non-specific low-back pain is defined as not attributed to a recognizable, known specific pathology (e.g. infection, tumor, osteoporosis, lumbar spine fracture, structure deformity, inflammatory disorder, radicular syndrome or cauda equine syndrome). Most cases of low-back pain are regarded as non-specific (a staggering 96%). A third type of low-back pain cause is a traumatic injury, such as a fall or sudden jarring of the back.

A muscle associated with the non-specific low-back pain is the psoas. It attaches to five lumbar vertebrae and the top femur. Muscle pain in the psoas is often related to tension, overuse or muscle injury from exercise or physically demanding work. You tend to experience pain either side of your lower back, during or just after activity. If muscle tension remains injuries can occur because of stress building up adding pressure to the spine and vertebrae attached to the psoas muscle.

With cases of psoas muscle tension, releasing the fatigue built up through massage techniques and stretching can reduce this pain. After the massage, the area is stretched and then moved with a few basic exercises centered around the hips and core. This in turn works to lift the pressure from the spine.

The injury itself can be simple, and can have a simple procedure for its healing, this is if it indeed is a non-specific low-back pain. If it has specific nature (as stated above) it will require more medical advice, as your low back pain heals you’ll be able to begin an exercise rehabilitation program. A program like this should involve improving posture, core strengthening exercises, spine stabilizing exercises and stretching.