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Prevention Tips
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Exercise to keep your back healthy and strong.
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Learn how to lift objects safely to protect your back.
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Protect your back while sitting.
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Try different sleeping positions.
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Wear low-heeled shoes.
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Stay at a healthy weight to avoid excess strain on your lower back.
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Smoking increases your risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) and increases your sensitivity to pain. QUIT SMOKING
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Eat a healthy diet .Getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D may help prevent osteoporosis, which can lead to compression fractures and low back pain.
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Manage the stress in your life, both at home and at work.
Follow a proper exercise program and a healthy diet to reduce lower back pain
Watch Out
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Unexplained weight loss
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Lower back pain
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Unable to stand straight
When to See Doctor
Consult a doctor if
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Your low back pain does not go away after a few days, and it hurts even when you are at rest or lying down.
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You have weakness or numbness in your legs, or you have trouble standing or walking
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You lose control over your bowels or bladder