Beware of Lower Back Pain which Often Threatens Workers

Low back pain or in medical terms known as low back pain is the most common occurrence we encounter in society. In fact, according to research, every person, during his lifetime 60 to 90% have experienced lower back pain. About 50% of workers have suffered from Lower Back Pain.

What are the factors that cause low back pain that workers often experience:

Sit still too long

When a person sits, it is not only the back that supports the weight of the body, but also the neck and spine. The most common cause of lower back pain is stress on your posture from sitting for too long.

The position of the table or work tool is not suitable

Poor ergonomics increases the risk of back strain and other musculoskeletal injuries. The position of tools and work facilities that are not suitable like this can put a lot of pressure, especially on the lower back

Inappropriate way of lifting weights

When you want to lift heavy objects, keep your body axis in an upright position, don't bend over which will actually increase the burden and strain on the spine

 

Some conditions of lower back pain, which are considered dangerous when:

1. Have a history of injury

2. Weight loss

3. Fever

4. Age over 50 years

5. History of illicit drugs

6. Use of steroids

7. History of cancer/tumor

8. Nervous disorders

- Pain radiating from the back to the legs

- Weakness, thickness, tingling, numbness, pain in the leg area

- Weakness, thickness, tingling, numbness, pain in the leg area

 

Prevention is better than cure, here are the first steps you can take to prevent lower back pain:

1. Exercise regularly.
2. Maintain good posture not obesity.
3. Reducing weight.
4. Avoid stress.
5. Quit smoking.

Low back pain usually gets better over time with rest and self-care at home. However, if your lower back pain does not improve, gets worse, or is accompanied by fever, difficulty urinating or defecating, leg muscle weakness, and tingling in your legs, thighs, buttocks, or back, don't delay going to a health care facility. and consult a neurologist.