Low back pain can happen because your ligaments and muscles are weak or worn out from repeated work.  Discs can then become weakened and lead to a slipped disc or bulging disc caused by heavy lifting or a sudden fall.  Most back pain is due to degeneration of the spine caused by aging and abuse.

Most back related injuries will not require surgery.  Back pain related to muscle or ligament strain will normally heal within a short amount of time.  Maintaining good physical shape, good posture, healthy weight and using correct form when lifting heavy objects is vital to decreasing lower back pain.  Staying active and using an inflammatory drug can help you deal with temporary back pain.  Chronic back pain might require a strength training program and chronic pain treatment.

Repeated stress placed on your back over a number of years can lead to chronic lower back pain.  This chronic pain could just be due to degeneration of the bones, not necessarily osteoporosis.  Bones most often affected by osteoporosis are within the spine, that is why it is very important to eat healthy and get enough calcium in your diet to prevent bone density loss.