Neglected postures such as routing your low back while sitting for extended periods of time in front of the computer, standing for hours stooped over sleeping improperly and lifting poorly can all lead to chronic back pain. Maintaining the natural lumbar curve and your low back is essential to preventing posture related back pain. This natural curve works as a shock absorber helping to distribute the weight along the length of your spine. In this video, you will learn the four most common reasons for lower back pain. Reason number one, postural neglect, rounding your low back while sitting for extended hours in front of the computer. Poor lifting techniques prolonged forward bending while working, standing or lying for long periods of time in a poor position.

Reason number two, sitting slouching while sitting at a restaurant cafe or movie theater. sedentary office jobs that require endless hours of sitting can overstretch the back muscles, distorting the vertebrae potentially causing bulging or herniated discs. Reason number three standing or poor Lying posture, standing or lying for long periods of time, the lower doses can become excessive and pain results, working in stooped positions, while doing yard work or household chores, such as raking, shoveling or vacuuming. Reason number four, lifting, lifting objects with a rounded back can put unwanted pressure on the vertical discs. Keeping the body upright, avoiding back flexion and maintaining a natural lordotic curve is a better option when lifting. So there you have it.

The four most common reasons for lower back pain