Know The Causes Of Lower Left Back Pain to Avoid Discomfort

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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2006

by Saurabh Jain
Ascent Info Solutions

Lower Left Back Pain is common among people and can be caused by a number of reasons. Improper use of the back muscles lead to Lower Left Back Pain. If you sit on a chair for longer periods, say in front of the computer, poor posturing, where the left side of the back is under constant strain, can lead to Lower Back Pain.

Lower Left Back Pain is part of the larger lower back pain condition, which affects people mostly. The reason why the back suffers can be attributed to our sedentary life style. An office job in the pre-computer era was not as strenuous for the back as it is now. In those days, people would keep shifting weight and position in their chairs to allow rest to the back. Now with computer monitors fixed in a particular position, there is little scope for adjusting your position and weight in your office chair. Sitting in one particular position for hours together puts the lower back under a lot of strain. The back cannot take this constant strain on everyday basis. This initially leads to lower back stiffness and gradually the back starts getting painful.

The lower back cushions the weight of the upper body, and it acts as a shock absorber to reduce the impact of walking and running. Joggers, who jog on cemented tracks or on roads, expose their backs to greater risk of injury because of higher intensity of shock. Lower Left Back Pain can start with injury to the left leg, hip or back. The muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, discs and bones are under constant strain when we are mobile. Our turning, twisting and bending movements also put the lower back under strain. Regular back stretching and strengthening exercises will keep your back supple and strong.

Infection of the left kidney and the sciatica nerve of the left leg can also cause Lower Left Back Pain. If you experience sharp pains in the left side of the back, consult a physician to diagnose your condition.


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» left by Mary 5 years 111 days ago.
Are you kidding? Since when does an article on back pain turn into a demented sermon from a wretched bible banger? If you have back pain, try a heating pad, or maybe a leg pillow for sleeping. If that doesn't work, try meds like Ibuprofen, which is an anti-inflammatory. Just make sure to check that it won't interfere with your current meds. Hopefully some of these suggestions will work for back pain sufferers. And PS...if you spend five hours in any kind of bible church and you have back pain from that, you deserve it! VOTE DEMOCRATIC!!
» left by Mariah 4 years 235 days ago.
I AGREE MARY!!!YEAH!!!
» left by taylor from VA 5 years 93 days ago.
wow. mary is wicked, but I can sing. I know the love of Christ, and the lower left back pain. I vote republican. Abortion is MURDER. "The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God." Psalm 9:17 The King James Bible is the only Bible God uses for the English speaking people.
» left by Anonymous 3 years 144 days ago.
damn would you just shut up about BIBLE GOD. Take your magic to another forum please. This is a discussion on BACK PAIN, dolt.
» left by deb sly from Washington 5 years 79 days ago.
I thought I was getting information on lower back pain and I found a debate. I'm not a Democrat and I'm not a Republican, I'm a CHRISTIAN and yes, abortion is murder. Now I'm going to another source regarding my back and abdomen pain.
» left by ALICIA B.
from AKRON,OHIO 5 years 51 days ago.
YES THE ARTICLE WAS HELPFUL, HOWEVER SOME PEOPLE MADE TOO PERSONAL COMMENTS THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO W/BACK PAIN. BUT IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM JOIN THEM. HELP FIND A CURE FOR AUTISM! I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF A 10 YR. OLD AUTISTIC DAUGHTER IT'S HARD BUT I WOULDN'T TRADE HER FOR ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD.
» left by Jenn from Massachusetts 5 years 45 days ago.
the article was somewhat helpful for my question but informal just the same. the comments here were.....unexpected, interesting. this really is not the place. people like me are really looking for medical information and tips from others. rants and raves from someone on a binge does not really help someone in my shoes. just some thoughts. Oh and ALICIA, I will try to find a cure Autism or help someone who can :)
» left by Anonymous 5 years 23 days ago.
Too much nonsense, and very little helpful advice or real concern for the individual in need.
» left by Sandra E. Graham
from Paragould, Arkansas, USA 4 years 348 days ago.
243 fans.
Great article on back pain---some less commendable comments. Keep up the good work, Saurabh. Maybe you could write an article on 'backside' pain and get some sensible comments. Sandra.
» left by Saurabh Jain 4 years 337 days ago.
5 fans.
Thanks Sandra.
» left by Anonymous 3 years 323 days ago.
what if the back pain is chronic will the above artical help in anyways?
» left by sarah 3 years 71 days ago.
No, if you have back pain go talk to your doctor.
» left by ashleigh
from Tennessee 2 years 243 days ago.
ive been experiencing lower left back and headaches for a week now. the pain has gotten to a point i cant handle anymore. ive been scared to go to the doctor because (this may sound weird) it feels as if my kidneys or some organ is swollen on the left side, its not visible that's just how my body feels inside. do i see my pcp for this?

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