Lower Back Pain can range from mild, dull, annoying Pain, to persistent, severe, disabling Pain. In addition, Lower Back Pain can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning.
		Lower Back Pain is one of the most significant health problems. Consider these statistics from the National Institute of Health.
		Seventy to 85 percent of all people have had Back Pain at some point in their life.
		Back Pain is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people younger than 45 years old.
		* Even with today's technology, the exact cause of low back pain can be found in very few cases. In most cases, back pain may be a symptom of many different causes, including any or more of the following:
		* Obesity - increased weight on the spine and pressure on the discs often lead to Back Pain.
		* Overuse, strenuous activity, or improper use (i.e.: repetitive or heavy lifting, exposure to heavy vibrations for extended period of time.)
		* Muscle tension or spasm
		* Degeneration of vertebrae - often caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support the spine, or the effects of aging.
		* Sprain or Strain
		* TRAUMATIC INJURY / FRACTURE (i.e.:, car accident, sport injury etc.)
		* Poor muscle tone in the back.
		* Infection
		* Abnormal Growth (tumor)
		* Ligament or Muscle Tears
		* Joint Problems
		* Protruding or Herniated (slipped) Disk
		* Disease (i.e., Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis etc.)
		* Menstruation
		* Smoking
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