Low back pain is multi-factorial. The main influencing factors are Physical, Psychological, Lifestyle, General Health and Social. Luckily, over 90% of low back pain is NOT caused by an ominous pathology! Common low back pain triggers include:
Physical:
Back strain or sprain
Sudden spike in training
Not moving enough
Keeping the same posture for too long
Recent illness
Psychological:
Fear of movement
Thoughts/beliefs about pain
Anger
Frustration
Anxiety
Stress
Low Mood
Lifestyle:
Poor sleep
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Poor diet
Not enough physical activity
General Health:
Heart disease
Lung disease
Obesity
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Mental Health issues
Medications
Social:
Work pressure
Family troubles
Isolation
Reduced participation in meaningful activities
Stressful situations
As you can see, there are a lot of factors which can influence low back pain. The great thing is that it often resolves on its own through guidance and exercise!
Low back pain is not a life sentence and it can get better! Contact me for more information!
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