What conditions are commonly mistaken for lower back pain?

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons you may seek medical care.

It affects people of all ages and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. While it’s often assumed that pain in the lower back originates from the spine itself, this isn’t always the case.

A wide range of conditions, both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal, can mimic or contribute to symptoms that you might interpret as lower back pain.