Lower Back Pain Fact Sheet
All you need to know about Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the symptoms suffered by adults and is as common as flu or headache. Eight out of ten people experience pain in their lower back at least once in their lifetime, and out of these people, up to 50% of them have a relapse in 6 months. It may affect anyone. So what are the causes and risk factors?
What are the Associated Conditions?
What are the Risk Factors?
It is not usually caused by severe injuries or diseases, and lower back pain may start or intensify due to minor factors.
So what are the risk factors of low back pain?
| Bad Posture |
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The pain occurs when bending down inappropriately, staying in a bent position for a while, sitting in flexion or driving a long distance without a break or in flexion. Shifting or moving a heavy object, pulling and pushing, strenuous exercise or activity is also associated. |
| Bad Posture |
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Being overweight causes overloading of the spine. |
| Smoking |
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Smoking damages the tissue in the lower back. Smokers are also more likely to have unhealthy habits compared to non-smokers. |
| Pregnancy |
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Weight gain from pregnancy and growth of the fetus results in overloading of the lower back. |
| Medication |
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Some medication such as adrenocortical hormones, if taken for a long time, may weaken your bones |
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Stress Depression |
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Stress intensifies lower back muscle stiffness and leads to lower back pain. The pain in turn aggravates depression, creating a vicious circle of gaining weight, more back pain and worsening depression. |
Five Ways to Fight Lower Back Pain Start NOW!
| No Smoking |
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Do you still smoke? Throw away your cigarettes and stop smoking today! |
| Good Posture |
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Try maintaining a good posture when standing up or sitting down. When lifting an object, do not use your lower back, but your knees. |
| Exercise |
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Exercises your abdomen, hip joint, lower back and pelvis. Strengthening the core muscles reduces lower back pain and helps you feel confident about your body. |
| Body Movement |
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Do not stay lying down for too long. Our bodies are designed to be active. If you don’t move your body, you will suffer from muscle contraction and other disorders. |
| Checkup |
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See a doctor and have your conditions treated in the early stages. It will help you to reduce the pain and lead a more active life |
Exercise for Lower Back Pain Patients (Video)
The spinal cord is the backbone of our body which supports our upper body weight, and is vulnerable to damage due to excessive movements and degenerative changes. Doctors are divided over which effective treatments should be given depending on the different causes of low back pain. But there is one thing to remember: take regular exercise and maintain a good posture