Why Do UTIs Occur? You may find yourself in a scenario where you’re eagerly anticipating an outing with your children, only to be sidelined by lower back pain and a relentless urge to urinate. It’s frustrating, and you’re looking for answers – could it be a urinary tract infection (UTI)? What is a UTI? To understand UTIs, let’s start with the urinary tract basics. It comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra ...