Lower right back pain is commonly caused by damage or injury to the spinal structures, such as the lower right back muscles, the lumbar intervertebral discs, or the facet joints. While problems with these structures are more likely to cause centralized pain around the spine, it is possible that pain is felt primarily or entirely on one side of the spine.
Typical symptoms include:
- Limited range of motion (movements such as bending forward or turning to the side may be painful or impossible)
- Tenderness and/or swelling in the lower right back
- Lower back muscle spasms
- Pain that feels better with rest, such as sitting with both feet propped up and the knees supported and slightly bent-in an armchair with an ottoman, or in a recliner or propped up with pillows in bed
- Pain that feels better with ice or cold pack application
- Pain that resolves at least partly with over-the-counter NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, and/or acetaminophen
- Pain that increases when getting up from bed or from a seated position
Lower Right Back Pain Tissues Spinal Structures
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