Bring about 2 inches of water to boil in a large pan. Slice potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a steamer (metal or bamboo) that fits into the pan without letting the potatoes touch the boiling water. Steam them for 7 minutes. For extra flavor, steam garlic and onions with the potatoes.
Inflammation of the joints (arthritis) of the spine sometimes causes back pain. Osteoarthritis is the common form of arthritis and usually occurs in older people. Ankylosing spondylitis is another form of arthritis that can occur in young adults and which causes pain and stiffness in the lower back.
There are a number of structure which can cause low back pain including discs, nerves, muscles and facet joints. These can show up as a lumbar sprain or strain, disc bulge, protrusion or herniation and sciatica syndrome. An inital evaluation performed by a physical therapist can help to determine the cause of your pain.