Causes of left low back pain

One of the causes of left low back pain can be from an injury known as muscle strain in the left lower back area, which occurs when the muscle in this area tears and consequently causes a deterioration in the ligaments (quite hard muscle fibers that connect the bones with the joints). Among the most common reasons for a muscle strain in the lower back are sports injuries, too sudden movement or lifting a very heavy object.

The symptoms of muscle strain in the lower back most common are the following:

• Pain in the left or right lower back. The pain does not spread to the legs as it does in other conditions such as sciatica.
• The pain can sometimes be debilitating and sometimes come on suddenly. In addition, the ailment can be more acute when the lower back is touched.
• Muscle spasms.
• Difficulty both walking and standing straight.

Another of the possible causes for which they appear aches and pains in the left part of the lumbar region is the development of a disease known as abdominal aortic aneurysm. This condition occurs when a part of the aorta, the main artery leading from the heart and carrying blood flow to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs, widens or bulges abnormally.

Although there are no exact causes for this health problem, there are some factors that increase the risk of suffering from an aortic aneurysm such as smoking, high blood pressure or being over 60 years old (especially in men).

According to Medline Plus, the US National Library of Medicine, symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysm are as follows:

• Severe pain in the abdomen and / or back (including the lower back). It can spread to other areas such as the buttocks, legs or groin.
• Cold sweating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Vertigo and fainting.
• Accelerated heart rate

A herniated disc in the lumbar area occurs when a disc in that part of the spine is totally or partially forced and when this happens an area of ​​the disc is weakened and protrudes, even the disc wears to a large extent, which produces much pain. In turn, this can put pressure on nerves near the area. This condition in the back is usually more frequent in elderly people, especially in men, although it may have other factors that increase the risk of suffering from it, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking or jobs where heavy objects are frequently lifted and forced the back.

We include this condition among the causes that can cause lumbago in the left part Because a herniated disc can occur in any of the intervertebral discs, including those in the lumbar region, and begin to be more noticeable on one side than on the other, in this case the left. The symptoms of herniated disc in the lower back they can be the following:

• Lumbar pain in the left part.
• The pain can spread to other areas such as the legs, hips, and buttocks.
• Numbness in the back or other areas such as the back of the calves and the soles of the feet.
• Weakness in the legs

Finally, another of the main causes of left low back pain is lumbar osteoarthritis It is a disease that wears away the cartilage (tissue that covers and protects the joints of the bone system) of the facet or vertebral joints, which causes the bones in the area to rub against each other. The most common causes of this condition are usually aging, being overweight or damage to these joints, although there may also be other risk factors such as hormonal problems, pregnancy and genetic inheritance.

Between the symptoms that appear due to osteoarthritis in the lower back we find the following:

• Low back pain in the left or right area.
• Stiffness in the joints.
• Decreased joint movements.
• Inflammation in the affected joints.

This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.