Risk Factors for Back Pain

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Size of the spinal canal:> risk if it is narrow (Van Wijmen, 1996).

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Sedentary lifestyle and overweight (Battiè, 1989; Troussier, 1994)

Poor physical condition or physical condition insufficient to support heavy efforts or long periods in static positions of the spine

Some recreational activities (gardening, DIY, etc.)

Some sporting activities that can cause repeated micro-injuries such as kickbacks (horse riding, motocross), forced rotations (golf, tennis), repeated push-ups and extensions (gymnastics, dolphin swimming, etc.)

Some psychological factors, connected to personal or professional distress, to which various authors attach great importance. (Nachemson, 1996).

prolonged sitting, particularly driving vehicles (Wilder, 1988; Heliovaara, 1991)

Prolonged upright posture, especially if associated with trunk flexion (Konno, 1994)

Handling of loads and frequent lifting (Heliovaara, 1991; Moore 1996), particularly if in simultaneous bending and rotation (Nachemson, 1996)

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Particular conditions of life: during pregnancy, for example, 24% of women who have had at least one previous episode of low back pain experience back pain.

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