What It Means To Throw Out Your Back

Have you ever felt a sharp, shooting pain in your lower back?

Maybe you were picking up something at work. Perhaps you were picking up your child.

Or maybe you have no idea what happened, but you can't move without pain in your lower back anymore.

You threw out your back. If you tell anyone you come across, they'll know exactly what you mean.

But what does it actually mean?

It means you have an acute onset of low back pain just below the ribs and above your pelvis.

The most likely thing that happens is a muscle strain, although it could be a bulging disk or herniation.

For the most part, throwing out your back is typically a temporary issue that will go away on its own over time.

There are things you can do to speed up your recovery and keep it from happening again.

In the article below, we will tell you everything you should know about throwing out your back.