Back painDISEASES

Back pain: where does back pain come from?

While back pain can affect anyone, some people are more prone to this type of pain.

Find out more in this sheet.

Back pain: who is at risk?

While back pain can affect anyone, some people are more prone to this type of pain, including:

  • workers forced to carry heavy loads, or perform repetitive movements that put strain on their backs;
  • pregnant women ;
  • people over the age of 40 (between 40 and 80) ;
  • overweight or obese people;
  • people who do little or no physical activity.

Back pain: the risk factors

Several factors increase the risk of back pain becoming chronic. These factors are multiple11 :

  • low level of education and resources;
  • job dissatisfaction;
  • apprehension of movement and attitude of avoidance (when one does not move for fear of hurting oneself);
  • negative family events (mourning, divorce, etc.);
  • stress, anxiety or depression;
  • lack of physical exercise.

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