Low back pain affects millions worldwide and remains one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. While many causes exist, one less obvious factor is local ischaemia —a condition where blood flow to tissues in the lower back is reduced. This blog explores how local ischaemia contributes to low back pain, based on insights from Pasek K’s 1996 study, Role of local ischaemia in the aetiology of low back pain . What Is Local Ischaemia? Local ischaemia occurs when a sp