Know The Causes Of Lower Left Back Pain To Avoid Discomfort

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Lower left back pain is very common among most people and this may be caused due to a variety of reasons. This pain can be caused due to the improper seating posture or the improper use of the muscles in the back. In case you sit on a chair for prolonged periods of time or if you work on the computer without taking breaks it could lead to back pain. When the left side of the back is put through a lot of strain it will cause lower left back pain.

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As the name suggests lower left back pain is localized pain in the left lower back area. This is mainly caused due to improper use of the back muscles or due to prolonged standing or sitting. Back pain is generally caused due to poor posture. When the muscle is put under a lot of strain it could go into spasms causing the pain.

Lower back pain is very common in most people and lower left back pain is also a similar condition and is caused because of sedentary lifestyles. When the body has no exercise the muscles become weak and this is the cause of the back pain. Earlier people had a variety of jobs, but these days most people are in the IT profession, which requires prolonged hours of sitting in front of their computers. In the earlier days, people had jobs where they would constantly keep shifting their body from one position to another or keep moving from one place to another. However, since most offices have their work stations where the computers are stationary, people don’t have a chance to move about, and sitting in one position causes a lot of strain on the muscles. This will cause stiffness in the lower back and after a while it will turn into chronic lower left back pain.

The lower back takes the entire load the whole day and bears all the weight of the upper body. Walking, jogging, running can sometimes put a lot of pressure on the back, especially when you jog on hard surfaces or cemented tracks. The cartilage that is present between the vertebrae acts as a shock absorber. However, high-intensity workout or activities can pose the risk of injury. A lot of pressure is put on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, joints, as well as bones when we are active and mobile. Movements such as twisting, bending, turning etc., put a lot of pressure on the lower back. Hence, it is important to do moderate exercises thrice a week. Exercises should be done under supervision or as suggested by the healthcare provider. Stretching and back strengthening exercises are very useful in preventing the incidence of back ache, as it helps in keeping the muscles strong.

Lower left back pain could also indicate kidney infection or irritation of the sciatic nerve. In case you experience any sudden sharp pain on the left side of the back, you must consult your healthcare provider immediately and get yourself evaluated.

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