The causes of low back pain are numerous, as are the risk factors, so the article is devoted to mentioning them and then mentioning the causes that can be prevented.


causes of low back pain, risque factors and prevention


Here's what causes back pain, risk factors, and ways to prevent some of them if possible:

Causes of low back pain

The causes of low back pain usually arise as a result of each of the following:

  • Overvoltage.
  • Muscle strain.
  • Injury to the muscles or ligaments that support the spine.

In other, less common cases, low back pain appears due to:

  • Disease.
  • Spinal dysfunction.

Risk factors for low back pain

The presence of a risk factor increases the likelihood of developing causes of low back pain, the more risk factors, the greater the likelihood of back pain, and the most prominent of these risk factors are as follows:

  • Reaching middle age, and here it is worth noting that the risk decreases after the age of 65.
  • Sex, as men suffer more than women from back pain.
  • Family history of pain in the back.
  • Previous back injury.
  • Pregnancy, as the fetus during pregnancy puts great pressure on the back.
  • The presence of previous fractures of the spine.
  • Undergo previous back surgeries.
  • The presence of congenital problems in the spine.

Ways to prevent the causes of back pain and risk factors

There are causes and risk factors that can be changed through lifestyle changes or medical treatment, including:

1. Lethargy


Inactivity means staying in a fixed position and not practicing physical activity, and the prevention of this cause lies in exercising at least 30 minutes a day.

2. Wrong posture

The circumstances and method of work may require one of the following:

  • Continuous sitting.
  • Lifting heavy weights.
  • Bending.
  • Pirouette.
  • Repetitive movements.
  • Permanent vibration, such as: using a drilling machine or driving heavy equipment.

These are all conditions that are among the causes of low back pain, and each case must be dealt with separately, and the work position must be switched to another during work, for example, you must walk from time to time if the work requires sitting.

3. Smoking


Smoking may be an uncommon cause of low back pain, but smokers have been found to be more likely than non-smokers to develop low back pain.

To prevent this, you should quit smoking completely.

4. Obesity overload



Excess body weight, especially around the waist, may put pressure on the back, although this claim has not yet been proven, so you must get rid of excess kilograms and get the appropriate weight for height.

5. Mental disorders

Stress or any bad psychological factor is one of the factors that play an important role in the causes of low back pain, especially when it comes to chronic low back pain, as many people involuntarily tighten their back muscles when they are under psychological pressure.

Therefore, you should stay away as much as possible from stress and mental disorders, through:

  • Practice yoga.
  • Practice deep breathing.
  • Go out with friends and take a walk.
  • Talking to loved ones about worries relieves stress.
  • See a psychiatrist if the psychological state reaches the point of depression.

6. Continuous and long-term use of specific drugs


Continued and long-term use of certain medications, which have a side effect that weakens bones, such as corticosteroids, may contribute to the causes of low back pain.

The solution here is to research that alternative drugs to treatment but with less severe side effects, and this is done after consulting a doctor.