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.
Your doctor can check to see if you have: Herniated or slipped discs: If your doctor mentions this, the soft tissue in the discs between your joints has come out. Itâs usually caused by wear and tear. Herniated discs can cause pain in your lower back or hip because the nerves there are pressed. Bulging discs: These protrude, or âbulge,â but not as much as with a herniated disc. You donât usually have symptoms with this. You'll feel it if it pushes on a nerve root, though.
Any one of these can cause pain in your lower back. Kidney infections can also cause your back to feel the brunt. Other issues: Low back pain can also happen because of things like: Kidney stones. Endometriosis, a buildup of uterine tissue outside the uterus. Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes widespread muscle pain.