Reasons for lower back pain when sitting

Reasons for lower back pain when sitting

Lower back pain after sitting for a while is a very common problem. There may be a few common reasons behind it:

1. Sitting in the same position for a long time

Sitting in the same position for a long time puts pressure on the lower spine.

Especially if you:

Sit hunched

Sit without back support

Looking at the phone or looking down

Then more pressure is put on the lower spine and pain starts.

2. Weak muscles

In the case of those who have weak abdominal and back muscles, the spine does not get proper support when sitting.

As a result:

The muscles get strained

Slowly pain occurs

3. Minor disc or spinal problems

Sometimes the cause of pain can be:

Pressure on the disc or a slight disc bulge

Pressure on the nerve

Minor problems with the lumbar spine

If these are present, the pain is more when sitting and decreases slightly when standing up.

4. Reduce movement

Those who:

Work all day sitting

Do not exercise

Lower back stiffness may start causing pain.

Some simple solutions:

Get up and walk around every 30–40 minutes

Sit upright, keep your back supported

Do light stretching or back exercises

It is better not to sit on a chair that is too soft or too hard

You need to see a doctor if:

The pain lasts more than 1–2 weeks

Tingling or numbness in the legs

The pain is severe or makes it difficult to walk