More than 100 cause of low back pain have been cataloged by medical scientisis, but identifying the specific in any one patient often is difficul. As a result, most cases of low back pain are labeled "idiopathic" (of unknown origin).
Doctor do know that most back pain result from having bad "back habits" and being in poor physical shape.
Standing, sitting, bending or lifting objects the wrong way can contribute to low back pain. Having a condition known as away back also can place an excessive strain on the lower back-so can being overweight. The result is muscle fatigue, cramps, or spasms.