The Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

Whilst the cause of your back pain could be either muscular or structural, the following are some of the things that contribute to lower back problems.

1. Posture
   
   A bad posture can increase stress to the muscles, nerves, or ligaments in the lower back.
   
   For example sitting in front of your computer all day in a chair that is not ergonomically suited for your back
   will almost certainly result in poor posture & therefore increase back stress and cause lower back pain.


2. Weak Abdominal Muscles
   
   Having weak abs places more stress on the lower back during certain movements thereby causing pain.


3. Being Overweight
   
   Being overweight and not getting enough physical activity will usually stress the lower back causing pain.

It's interesting to note that back pain is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days at work & is one of the most common reasons for going to the doctor.

Furthermore the causes of recurring back pain is frequently the result of inadequate muscle strength, shortened muscles, poor posture, being overweight & poor bending and lifting techniques.

Also make sure that you adopt the correct posture before attempting to lift things or this could happen to your lower back (see image on the right).

More links to enable you treat that awful ache & pain in your lower back for good;

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