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.
