From the Managing Low Back Pain issue of UHN Managing Low Back Pain

3. Causes of Back Pain

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By Leonaura Rhodes, MD • September 10, 2018

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Back pain has a wide range of presentations and causes. Pain differs widely from person to person for reasons that are puzzling. This makes back pain one of the most challenging conditions for both the patient and healthcare provider. Some individuals feel a constant ache across their lower back when they bend over, while others […]

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