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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you have &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/physical-therapy-for-low-back-pain-2696180&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;low back pain&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, then you understand how the pain can make many basic tasks\u00A0difficult to perform. \u00A0Simple things like sitting, bending, or walking can become almost impossible, and performing work and recreational activities may be limited.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sometimes\u00A0trauma such as a fall or automobile accident may cause your low back pain. \u00A0But\u00A0often your pain may appear out of nowhere.\u00A0\u00A0Your pain may\u00A0strike when you first wake up in the morning, or it may suddenly start when rising from a chair.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Back pain can be confusing enough as it is. \u00A0Sometimes it may be difficult deciphering &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/common-symptoms-of-low-back-pain-2696186&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;if the pain is even coming from your back&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;,\u00A0and trying to figure out what causes it can be mind boggling. And many expert recommend focusing on mechanical sources of your back pain rather than anatomical sources of your pain. Is it a herniated disc, bulging disc, or facet joint arthritis causing your problem? It can be hard to decider, so focusing on what you are doing and the positions you put your back in may be the best way to determine the cause of you back pain.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Common Causes of Low Back Pain&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;v3Tnkrck9N_at1rT3NukGg&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-sit-with-good-posture-296781&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Poor Sitting Posture&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;: \u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;The correct position of your &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;ZURau25muUr92ar7LFIlQA&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/exercises-for-your-low-back-2696340&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;low back&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; should\u00A0have a slight forward curve called a lordosis. \u00A0When you sit slouched,\u00A0this lordosis straightens out-or even worse-reverses itself. \u00A0This loss of the forward curve in your spine can cause increased pressure on the small shock absorbing discs in your back. \u00A0This increased pressure can displace your discs and lead to low back pain. \u00A0Your physical therapist can teach you the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/proper-posture-for-the-low-back-2696181&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;proper way to sit&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; to decrease, eliminate, or prevent your back pain.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Frequent Forward Bending: \u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;If you spend a lot of time performing repetitive tasks that require forward bending, you may be placing increased pressure on your spine, and this may be a cause of your pain. \u00A0Learning to bend properly at your knees to help keep pressure off of your spine can help you decrease your back pain.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;qhUYvEXX7Q7dRtWmA_INPw&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/safe-lifting-technique-2696305&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Heavy Lifting&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;\u00A0\u00A0Jobs that require heavy lifting can place incredible stress on your spine. \u00A0This stress can lead to &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;VigtFqVJIwBRLQJMWJrkKw&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/gardening-tasks-and-your-back-296908&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;muscle strains&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and it can also increase pressure in your intervertebral discs. \u00A0This pressure can cause low back pain or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/sciatica-leg-pain-resulting-from-nerve-compression-2548508&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;sciatica&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. \u00A0Learning to lift properly is essential to controlling or preventing your pain.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Trauma:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;\u00A0\u00A0Sometimes trauma may cause your low back pain. \u00A0There is no mystery here-a fall, a car accident, or trauma during athletics can all cause low back muscle strains. \u00A0While physical therapy can help your back pain after trauma, it is always a good idea to check in with your doctor after a traumatic event to ensure that no major damage is causing your pain.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Degenerative Conditions: \u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Sometimes, degenerative conditions that are the normal result of aging may cause your &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;1HJ9PFlZ75SPIKg-5bdJEg&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/common-causes-of-back-pain-2696177&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;low back pain&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. \u00A0Conditions like spinal &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-spinal-stenosis-2552316&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;stenosis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, arthritis, or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/degenerative-disc-disease-fast-facts-2552312&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;degenerative disc disease&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can all cause pain. \u00A0Congenital\u00A0conditions, like &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/spondylolisthesis-p2-296650&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;12&amp;quot;&amp;gt;spondylolisthesis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or scoliosis, can also cause your back pain. \u00A0For most degenerative back problems, movement and exercise have been proven to be effective in treating these conditions. \u00A0A visit to your physical therapist can help you determine the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/exercise-for-low-back-pain-2696217&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;13&amp;quot;&amp;gt;correct progression of back exercises&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; for your specific condition.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Non-mechanical Disease Processes: \u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Sometimes, non-mechanical disease processes like cancer, &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;HIbSGDUuE08NLdmimyA5UQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/causes-of-kidney-failure-3157019&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;14&amp;quot;&amp;gt;kidney stones&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, or a tumor may cause low back pain. \u00A0These symptoms are usually, but not always, accompanied by other symptoms like unexpected weight loss, fever, or malaise that indicate a non-mechanical cause of your pain. \u00A0These diseases are rare, but they\u00A0can happen, so if your back pain continues for more than a few weeks after &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;2LzzbdiQusrxlfmJq-UAcw&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/physical-therapy-patient-guide-2696640&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;15&amp;quot;&amp;gt;physical therapy treatment&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; begins, a visit to your doctor is certainly in order to rule out a sinister problem.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;QMG_yyVUJ4ff5EjJF247LQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-do-i-get-into-pt-school-2696252&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;16&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Physical Therapy&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Can Help&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you develop a &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;u2sjs3gGP7zTMQzynOpFfg&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/steps-to-take-to-manage-your-acute-neck-pain-2696221&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;17&amp;quot;&amp;gt;sudden onset&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; of &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;RsIepp7ydrPgOYu9Ttsc0A&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/physical-therapy-for-low-back-pain-during-pregnancy-2696689&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;18&amp;quot;&amp;gt;low back pain&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, a visit to your &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;9uAg_k1JIwJ3OBfHe56_9g&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-find-a-physical-therapist-2696632&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;19&amp;quot;&amp;gt;physical therapist&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can help you determine the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/acute-low-back-pain-try-this-first-2696213&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;20&amp;quot;&amp;gt;correct things to do to manage your acute pain&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. \u00A0Your physical therapist should be able to analyze your lifestyle, movements, and overall medical history to help determine the likely &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;JtW3vvIWuMeI-ydN-e0fHw&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-are-the-causes-of-shoulder-pain-2696547&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;21&amp;quot;&amp;gt;cause of your pain.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0By focusing on these mechanical causes of back pain, you can make a change that may give you relief.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;By understanding the cause of your back pain, you can take steps start changing your lifting, posture, or bending habits that may be preventing your back from healing properly. \u00A0You may also learn\u00A0to &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/10-things-to-stop-doing-if-you-have-low-back-pain-3954666&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;stop doing\u00A0things that may be preventing your back from feeling better&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Remember, if your back pain is not getting better a few weeks\u00A0after initiating treatment or is accompanied by weakness in your legs, changes in your bowel or bladder habits, or unexplained weight loss, a visit to your doctor is necessary to get the proper treatment for your condition.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;cite&amp;gt;Source: McKenzie, R., &amp;amp;amp; May, S. 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