Background:Low back pain (LBP) is a common health problem among adults population, and its prevalence increases with increasing in age. Objectives:This study was hence conducted to assess the prevalence and risk factors of lower back pain among the young adults in our area. Methods:This was a cross sectional study. Detailed demographic picture (age, gender, smoking, alcoholic status and socio-economic status) and risk factors (type and duration, physical activity, previous history of LBP, intensity and duration of pain and co morbidities) was taken from all the study patients. Results:The most common age group to be affected were 41-50 years (40%), predominantly females (56%). Majority of the patients belong to rural (62%) and lower socio-economic class (52%). Common risk factors significantly associated with the LBP were moderate physical exercise (53.7%). Sitting for long period (40%), regular weight lifting (55%) and overweight or obese (44%). Most of the patients had LBP for 01 year with moderate intensity. Conclusion:Identifying the risk factors of LBP at an early stage will prevent progression of LBP to a chronic disease state, thereby improving an individual’s quality of life and increasing productivity.