Almost anything you do throughout the day can bring on back pain. The most common causes are manual handling and lifting, bending and twisting. In large studies, sitting and standing posture have not been shown to be significant risk factors. "I would advocate that we move away from dogmatic teaching about 'right' and 'wrong' posture and encourage people to listen to their body," says Professor Maher. "People soon work out what works for them with regard to posture."
Thankfully, there are some simple preventive measures you can take to lower your chances of hurting your back.
- Bend your legs, not your back when lifting.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eat well, stop smoking and exercise daily. Studies have shown a holistic approach is best when it comes to looking after your back.
- Chill out - stress can actually increase the risk of back pain.
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