What are the most common causes of low back pain in adults?

Low back pain is one of the most common and costly health problems you can experience as an adult.

At some point in your life, there is a strong chance you will suffer from low back pain,  whether as a brief episode after lifting something awkwardly or as a persistent ache that lingers for months.

What is actually causing your low back pain? The answer is rarely simple. While structural issues such as disc degeneration or spinal stenosis are often blamed, research consistently shows that most adult low back pain is “non-specific” – meaning no single, clear anatomical cause can be identified. Age, lifestyle, psychological stress, and general health all play important roles.