http://austinpain.org Lower back pain is very common and affects millions of people every year. Millions of dollars are spent on missed work and medical care. Most people have at least one episode of back pain sometime in their life. The good news is the vast majority never requires formal treatment and get better. The causes of back pain include the common lower back strain of the muscles that facilitate support of the spine. Often rest, ice, and later heat can be helpful. Modification of acti