Decoding Back Pain: Ten Underlying Causes You Should Know

7. Spondylolisthesis

Where a herniated disc comes from the cartilage padding slipping out of place, spondylolisthesis occurs when the bony vertebrae itself slides forward on to the vertebrae beneath it. The lower verterbrae are most susceptible to spondylolisthesis. Many issues, including osteoporosis, make the spine so weak that the discs slip out on their own, leading to muscle strain and spasms across the lower back and hamstrings. Management depends on the grade of the slip.