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Lower back pain
Have been told by doctor that I have lumbar gap in L4 and L5 .and moving up toward L3. The condition has been same from 3 years or so..have recently travelled from my place to Bangalore.suddenly the pain has come back.please advise.
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi You may be able to avoid back pain or prevent its recurrence by improving your physical condition and learning and practicing proper body mechanics.
.... Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight strains back muscles. If you're overweight, trimming down can prevent back pain.
Use proper body mechanics:
Stand smart. Maintain a neutral pelvic position. .
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