What Causes Lower Back Pain in Females

Did you know that research suggests 60 to 80% of people experience lower back pain during their lifetime? It’s true.

Also, did you know that lower back pain in females is more common than men? Women also experience more back pain as they age, and the increase in back pain for patients and clients is significant as a woman gets older. Middle-aged women experience back pain for a number of reasons and the more you understand the back pain and what is causing it, the more likely you are to find a way to alleviate the pain.

So what causes lower back pain in females and why do the issues seem to persist?

Many think that inactivity and posture are the main causes of back pain, but there are so many other issues a person can have that will cause pain and discomfort.

Most people will experience some kind of back pain in life, but men are less likely to experience the kind of issues women do for a number of different reasons, and these are just a handful of things that could be giving you a hard time when it comes to back health.

Why Women Might Be Experiencing Back Pain

Menstruation or Uterine Dysfunction

Back discomfort is more common in women who have dysmenorrhea, a uterine abnormality that causes frequent and painful cramping for women during menstruation. Low back pain is a frequent symptom of both the primary and secondary forms of the illness.

Dysmenorrhea begins when a woman starts her period and perpetuates throughout her life. Its harsh and atypical uterine contractions can result in recurrent and severe menstrual cramping.

Dysmenorrhea develops later in life and is brought on by another ailment, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.

Slipped Disc

Spondylolisthesis can occur in the cervical spine, but it most frequently affects the lower lumbar spine, or lower back. Except in circumstances of trauma, it rarely happens in the thoracic spine. The longest segment of the spine, the thoracic, is situated between the cervical and lumbar areas.

Lumbar spondylolisthesis commonly causes localized low back discomfort that comes and goes. When the affected area is flexed or physically touched, the discomfort is even worse.

Endometriosis

Females who have endometriosis may also experience back discomfort as a result of this chronic ailment. The syndrome develops when endometrial-like tissue spreads to the pelvic cavity or other locations outside of the uterus. The dislodged tissue reacts to hormonal changes in the body and can result in swelling, discomfort, spotting between periods, and bleeding.

Because the endometriosis growths bleed like the uterine lining on a monthly basis, the extra fluid causes irritation and inflammation in the surrounding tissue because there is nowhere for the blood to go. As a result, the illness may lead to heavy periods, ongoing pain, and the accumulation of scar tissue.

Symptoms of endometriosis can appear at any point during the menstrual cycle. Most women have pelvic discomfort that travels down their legs, but others also experience gnawing and throbbing pain.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

A hormonal disorder that many women experience prior to their periods, is another hormonal disease that may cause back discomfort in females. Heat and over-the-counter pain relievers are effective home cures for the pain, which typically goes away once menstruation starts.

Spinal Osteoarthritis

Women frequently develop this type of arthritis, which is typically found in the facet joints (vertebrae connectors). Age and/or weight both raise the risk. This happens when the fibrous cartilage in the facet joints breaks down. Bones may collide and rub against one another, resulting in pain in the groin, buttocks, and thighs as well as the upper or lower back. You can get flare-ups on the side of your back when bending in the morning along with discomfort and stiffness.

How To Understand The Cause And Treat Your Lower Back Pain

If you’ve been struggling with back pain for more than a week, it keeps coming back or it’s become more painful, there may be a more serious cause of the problem.

One that walking and other exercises can’t fix.

If this sounds like you, we would love to invite you for a Free Back Pain Assessment, which will enable you to get a full diagnosis and finally understand the real reason your back pain won’t go away!

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Dr. Amy Konvalin

Struggling with pain and dysfunction can impact every part of our lives — it drains our energy, distracts us from our goals, and keeps us from the people and activities we love. As an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Dr. Amy Konvalin understands how frustrating those limitations can be — and she knows how to help get you back to the life you want to live! Beginning with a focused evaluation, Dr. Amy works to determine the root causes of your pain, as well as understanding how it affects the way you move through your world. Dysfunctional patterns of movement often grow worse with time and cause further damage if left untreated — so it’s important to address these issues as soon as possible. Dr. Amy knows there is no one-size-fits-all plan for success, and she partners with patients to identify their unique treatment goals and personal values. Using these goals as a guide, Amy uses her doctorate training in manual (hands-on) therapy and exercise prescription to treat patients with a wide variety of medical challenges and histories throughout the Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Covington areas. Dr. Amy is also a wife to a Boeing superstar/former C-130 navigator. While they lived in Germany, Dr. Amy was able to volunteer with the US Army to treat military personnel and civilians on base. She has two beautiful teenage ballerinas who keep her on her toes and educate her on all things ballet! Bailey, the princess pup, is her running partner and her napping partner. In the spare moments in between, Amy enjoys reading, yoga, wine with friends, Pilates, and walking on the beach.

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