Causes of Lower Back Pain

Walking

Get your gait wrong, however, and you could do just as much damage on your feet as you do sitting down. Physiotherapist Alex Hunter recommends having your gait assessed by a physiotherapist. “A common issue is letting the knees hyperextend,” he says. “This forces us to arch our back forwards, resulting in compressed joints and a sore back.” And if you wear heels, or carry a heavy handbag on one shoulder, you’re setting yourself up for even more problems…