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Lower back pain can be uncomfortable and worrying, but there are lots of potential causes - and many of them are issues that can be easily dealt with.
“If you’re in severe pain which interferes with daily life, please see a doctor as soon as possible – they’ll be able to identify why you have the pain and refer you for the right treatment,” says Dr Samantha Wild, women’s health lead at Bupa Health Clinics.
We asked Dr Wild to explain what lower back pain in women could potentially be a sign of…
1.Premenstrual pain
Yep, your lower back pain could just be down to your good old monthly visitor – so it’s worth checking your calendar to see where you are in your cycle. “Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, tends to affect women a few days before their period starts and continues until a couple of days after it starts,” says Dr Wild. “Many women tend to cite lower back pain as a symptom of PMS, as well as stomach cramps, fatigue and bloating.”
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