Lower Back Pain: The 5 Most Common Causes (And When It's Serious) | The Joint Guide MD

Lower back pain has dozens of possible causes — but most cases fall into one of five categories. In this video, we break them down from most serious to most common, so you know what to watch for and when to see a doctor. We cover: 🔴 Serious pathology (red flags you should never ignore) 🟠 Nerve root compression (sciatica-type pain) 🟡 Facet joint syndrome 🟢 Sacroiliac joint dysfunction 🔵 Muscle and ligament strain (the most common cause) This breakdown is based on current clinical literature, including JAMA (2024), VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines (2022), and American Family Physician (2023). ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [ADD YOUR OWN TIMESTAMPS AFTER FINAL EDIT] ⚠️ This video hasn't covered pain that isn't coming from your spine at all — hip, kidney, and vascular causes are a completely different category. Watch Part 3 to find out if your pain source has been misdiagnosed: 👉 [LINK TO VIDEO 3] 📌 ABOUT THE JOINT GUIDE MD We break down musculoskeletal and spine conditions using real clinical evidence — so you understand your body and know when something needs real medical attention. Your body, your guide. ⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment specific to your condition. #LowerBackPain #BackPainCauses #Sciatica #SpineHealth #OrthopedicSurgeon #TraumatologyMD #MusculoskeletalHealth #BackPainRelief #SpineDoctor #TheJointGuideMD