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Lower Back Pain Prevention

Why is your lower back prone to injury? How do you prevent lower back pain? The lower back is subject to injury while lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement—any of which can cause muscles or ligaments to stretch or develop microscopic tears. Over time, poor posture or repetitive stress can also lease to muscle strain or other soft tissue problems. Here are some tips to prevent lower back pain:

  1. Exercise your core
  2. Correct your posture
  3. Lift heavy objects correctly
  4. Be a savvy athlete
  5. Improve your overall physical health
  6. Travel safely and pain-free
  7. Stretch your hamstrings

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