5 Common Causes of Back Pain in Women

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Back pain is one very common occurrence in women. In other words, every woman is likely to experience back pain at some point in their life. 

Experts have estimated that up to 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives.

There are many causes of

back pain which tends to manifest itself differently. Your back pain could be related to one of the following:

1. Arthritis

This is a condition that tends to affect the joints and may be related to either injury, genetics, or age. However, the condition mostly affects older women.

2. Strain of the muscle or ligament

This is the most common cause of back pain among women of all ages. The strain is often a results of improper heavy lifting or the carrying of excess wait around the waist which tends to strain the lower back. The condition can be caused by pregnancy, obesity, or even sporting activities.

3. Herniated disk

This is a protruding disk into the spinal canal injuring the spinal nerves which tend to cause pain to radiate into the legs.

4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

This is a bacterial infection of the female reproductive health. The infection may cause back pain, abdominal pain, lower stomach pain, unusual vaginal discharge, fever, and fatigue, pain during intercourse,  or diarrhea /vomiting.

5. Injury/ Disease of the backbone

This kind of injury can be a result of fracture associated with either an accident or osteoporosis a medical condition that causes bone thinning  especially in women who are over 60 years of age.

Here are simple tips to prevent and avoid back pain:

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  Make a habit of involving yourself in regular physical exercise such as walking, running, or biking.
• Always bend from the knees when doing the heavy lifting to use the core muscles. Ensure that you also keep objects close to your body and do not twist them when lifting.
• Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
• Always maintain good posture when seating or standing.
• Get a mattress of medium firmness to prevent any curve of the spine.

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