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Back pain primary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of back pain include, improved posture, proper lifting techniques of heavy objects, avoiding trauma, balanced diet, active lifestyle, stress management, avoid smoking.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of [[back pain include:[1][2]

  • Improved posture
  • Mattress or office chair that corrects posture
  • Proper lifting techniques of heavy objects
  • Balanced diet
  • Active lifestyle
  • Stress management
  • Avoid smoking
  • Avoiding trauma
References

References

  1. ↑ Zhang TT, Liu Z, Liu YL, Zhao JJ, Liu DW, Tian QB (2018). “Obesity as a Risk Factor for Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis”. Clin Spine Surg. 31 (1): 22–27. doi:10.1097/BSD.0000000000000468. PMID 27875413.
  2. ↑ Green BN, Johnson CD, Snodgrass J, Smith M, Dunn AS (2016). “Association Between Smoking and Back Pain in a Cross-Section of Adult Americans”. Cureus. 8 (9): e806. doi:10.7759/cureus.806. PMC 5081254. PMID 27790393.

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