It usually resolves on its own within a few days or weeks.
Causes include:
Several lifestyle factors may increase or decrease your risk of developing sharp low back pain.
A sprain can range from a mild ligamentous stretch to a complete tear.
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Even the simple action of bending over to tie a shoelace can trigger facet joint pain.
When the bones rub against each other, it causes pain.
Spinal fractures tend to cause sharp low back pain when you’re standing.
They’re shock absorbers, decreasing stress on the pelvis and spine.
The intensity of sacroiliac pain is typically related to the extent of joint damage.
When the cartilage is damaged or worn away, the bones begin to rub against each other.
That pain may radiate to the buttocks, groin, thigh, or below the knee.
When the sciatic nerve is compressed, you may feel a burning sensation and pain.
When a disc slips, all or part of it exerts pressure on surrounding nerves or the spinal cord.
A disc can also rupture due to an injury or strain.
However, disc deterioration reduces that cushioning and leads to sharp pain.
It also can cause some people to lose several inches of height.
The pain can be severe, even if there is only a small amount of tissue damage.
Often, if you have a sprain or strain, the pain will resolve itself.
