Modifiable Risk Factors in Low Back Pain

Hello, my dear patients;

Today, I will tell you about the changeable risk factors that cause low back pain. In my previous article, I talked about personal risk factors that cause low back pain. Most of these reasons were factors beyond our control. However, studies have shown that modifiable risk factors cause lower back pain much more. Then, let's look at these factors together. p>

  • Bus and truck drivers who constantly travel long distances: If vehicle drivers who have to sit in the same position for a long time do not pay attention to their posture, it is inevitable for them to have back pain. These people must use ergonomic cushions with lumbar support that keep their waist in an upright position. They also need to take breaks at certain periods and do stretching exercises.

  • Heavy industry and construction workers who lift weights incorrectly: Lifting heavy It is inevitable that people working in these work groups will suffer from back pain if they do not lift items in the correct position and do not pay attention. The most important thing that these people should pay attention to is that they should be careful not to disrupt the upright posture of their waist. If they are going to lift a heavy item from the ground, they should lift these items by squatting on their knees instead of bending from their waist.

  • Those who work by bending forward: Cleaners or farmers are especially affected by this situation. These people should be careful. The most important thing is that they should be careful not to disrupt the upright posture of their waist. If they are going to lift a heavy item from the floor, they should lift these items by squatting on their knees instead of bending from their waist.

  • Those who work in jobs with improper posture: Sitting for long periods of time, writing, using a computer, tailoring. or people working in car repair shops are greatly affected by this situation.

  • Smoking: According to studies conducted in smokers, the incidence of low back pain has been found to be 13% higher.

  • Sedentary life: According to studies conducted in people who live sedentary lives, the incidence of low back pain is 8% higher. It has been determined.

  • Obesity (Overweight): According to studies, the incidence of low back pain has been found to be much higher, especially in people with a body mass index higher than 30.


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    Dear patients, if you want to avoid back pain, pay attention to the situations I have listed above. See you in our next article

     

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