Things you should stop doing if you have back pain

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

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If you have back pain, these are some things you should stop doing:

  • Stop slouching: Slouching is one of the most common causes of back pain. Slouching puts more pressure on your spine which can lead to more pain.
  • Stop lifting heavy objects: Lifting heavy objects can be a cause of back pain if you’re lifting things wrong. When you lift a heavy object, you should be bending at your hips and knees, not your back. Lifting heavy objects continuously puts a strain on your back. 
  • Stop smoking: Smoking is really bad for your spine because it increases the chance of you getting back pain. 

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