Most people have experienced lower back pain. Low back pain can be really painful and, in severe cases, affect the quality of life.
But how does it happen? Which group of people is more likely to suffer from back pain? Dr. Joshua Li, an associate professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia, spine surgeon, and who holds a doctorate in bone mineral research, gave a detailed explanation and introduced the treatment methods for lower back pain.
Anatomy of the Spine
To understand lower back pain, one must first learn about the anatomy of the spine and the tissues associated with it. The spine consists of four parts: vertebrae, intervertebral discs, nerves, and muscles….