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A Brief Look on the Preventive Measures for Lower Left Back Pain

Lower left back pain is the most common problem among the youngsters as well as for the old age people. There are many factors that could cause this problem.

Lower left back pain is the most common problem among the youngsters as well as for the old age people. There are many factors that could cause this problem.

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<strong>Lower</strong> left back pain is <strong>the</strong> most comm<strong>on</strong> problem am<strong>on</strong>g <strong>the</strong> youngsters as well as <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> old age<br />

people. There are many factors that could cause this problem. This may be caused due to pregnancy,<br />

spinal stenos is, kidney infecti<strong>on</strong>, kidney st<strong>on</strong>e as well as due to herniated disc and sciatica.<br />

There are many severe c<strong>on</strong>sequences of this problem and am<strong>on</strong>g that <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong> main c<strong>on</strong>sequences<br />

is <strong>the</strong> lower left back pain hurts to brea<strong>the</strong>. As a result, this problem needs to be cured as so<strong>on</strong> as<br />

possible. So, let us have a brief look <strong>on</strong> some of <strong>the</strong> preventive measures that could reduce <strong>the</strong><br />

effect of lower left back pain:<br />

• Exercise:<br />

Regular exercise could help in building strength as well as keeping <strong>the</strong> body weight down. The lowimpact<br />

aerobic activities as well as core-streng<strong>the</strong>ning exercises are <strong>the</strong> best that helps in<br />

streng<strong>the</strong>ning <strong>the</strong> muscles that protect your back. The exercises are aimed at improving <strong>the</strong><br />

flexibility in <strong>the</strong> hips as well as <strong>the</strong> upper legs.<br />

• Smoking:<br />

Smoking should be reduced as <strong>the</strong> higher percentage of <strong>the</strong> smokers has most comm<strong>on</strong> back pain<br />

incidences. This could be compared with <strong>the</strong> n<strong>on</strong> smokers having same age, height and size.<br />

• Body weight:<br />

Pers<strong>on</strong> who is fatter have greater risk of developing <strong>the</strong> back pain. The main difference in <strong>the</strong> back<br />

pain risks between obese and <strong>the</strong> normal-weight individuals are c<strong>on</strong>siderable.<br />

• Posture when standing:<br />

While standing, <strong>on</strong>e must ensure that <strong>the</strong>y have neutral pelvic positi<strong>on</strong>. One should stand upright,<br />

head facing <strong>for</strong>ward, back straight as well as balancing <strong>the</strong> body weight evenly <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> both feet<br />

while keeping <strong>the</strong> legs straight.


• Posture when sitting:<br />

It is necessary that <strong>on</strong>e should sit <strong>on</strong> a com<strong>for</strong>table seat having a good back support as well as arm<br />

rests and a swivel base <strong>for</strong> working. While sitting <strong>on</strong>e should keep <strong>the</strong> knees and hips level while<br />

keeping <strong>the</strong> feet flat <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> floor.<br />

Thus, <strong>the</strong>se were some of <strong>the</strong> preventive steps needed <strong>for</strong> reducing <strong>the</strong> lower left back pain. O<strong>the</strong>r<br />

factors may include lifting and moving things safely, wearing proper shoes, having appropriate<br />

posture while driving as well as while sleeping <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> bed.

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