Back pain is a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. The low back, also known as the lumbar region of the spine, consists of five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5.

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Many people simply refer to lumbar pain as low back pain. T.K Schiefer, M.D., a Mayo Clinic Health System neurosurgeon answers seven common questions about ... Not all low back pain is the same - Mayo Clinic Health System