3. Trauma
If you have been involved in a car accident or any other type of accident that has caused trauma or your lower spine, it is important to make sure that you seek medical care right away. An accident such as falling down the stairs or another type of trauma can cause a fracture in your spine.
A fracture in the spine can be quite serious and cause you a serious amount of pain. If you are involved in an accident and you are experiencing any type of pain in your lower back, it is important to make sure that you see your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. This is the only way to determine whether or not there is a fracture in your back.
Proper diagnosis and treatment are important in order to make sure that your spine heals properly. If the fracture is severe physical therapy and possibly surgery might be in order.