What could sharp lower back pain mean?

does it shoot down one leg? if it does it could be a pinched nerve. Which totally sucks…but not as bad asif you were to of torn a muscle of something. if it comes and goes its probably a nerve. Hopefully your doctor hasent overlooked a disc problem. those are very serious. Get a second opinion for sure. I hope you find relief!

hey my boyfriend also has been experiencing the same exact problem for the same amount of time ( 4years) We still dont know exactly what it is and I have been trying to convince him just to go to the ER. If you find out anything on what it can possibly be plaese email me with some feedback at latingirl1326@yahoo.com … thank you

You may have sacro-illiac joint dsyfunction. Meaning the sacrum seperates just slightly from the illium. This joint is somewhat inmobile but after a car hit me in my sacro illiac I have had this as a result. It comes and goes depending on the stress and the strength of the muscles sourounding the joint. When I sit or stand too long it is absolutley ruthless pain. Also my si joint slips in and out constantly. If you notice your slipping in and out you might have this as well. You need to find a specialist who specializes in this it only took me 8 years. The sucky part is you can’t do too much about it besides shots in the joint and pain and anti-inflamation pills.

Some other things to consider are menstrual cramps or a kidney infection. My mom had sharp lower back pain and ignored it and ended up unable to walk–until she was treated for a severe kidney infection. Check with your doctor–lower back pain is one of the most common ailments in our country.