Lumbar Strain

• New lower back pain in the 18-50 year old age group is usually from straining some of the 200 muscles in the back.
• Often the triggering event is carrying something too heavy, lifting from an awkward position, or bending too far backward or sideways.
• Individuals with strained back muscles often note that the pain is increased by bending or twisting movements. They also note that the pain can be reduced by assuming certain positions and that the back muscles are tender to touch.