What is the Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain?
Low back pain can be from a number of causes but the two most common causes are strains or sprains. A strain of the muscle (muscles provide power and strength) can occur when the muscle is poorly conditioned or overworked. A sprain of the ligaments (ligaments provide support or stability) can occur when a sudden, forceful movement injures a ligament, which has become stiff or weak through poor conditioning or overuse.
