Lower back pain is a prevalent condition affecting a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. It involves discomfort, pain, or stiffness in the lumbar region of the spine, which can vary from mild to debilitating.

Causes of Lower Back Pain:

• Muscle or Ligament Strain: Heavy lifting or an awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. Chronic strain can also result from poor posture.

• Degenerative Disc Disease: As people age, intervertebral discs lose hydration and elasticity, reducing their ability to cushion the vertebrae and potentially leading to pain.

• Arthritis/ Lumbar Facet Arthropathy: Osteoarthritis can affect the lower spine, sometimes leading to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord, a condition known as spinal stenosis.

• Skeletal Irregularities: Conditions like scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, can cause pain as one ages.

Impact on Life: Lower back pain can make everyday activities challenging and painful. It can impair the ability to perform basic tasks like sitting, standing, walking, or bending, impacting daily routines and job performance. These types of conditions can be treated with lumbar medial branch blocks, lumbar radiofrequency ablation, sacroiliac joint injections, lumbar epidural steroid injections, transforaminal epidural steroid injections, trigger point injections