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For a few years now i've been suffering with painful lower backache now even more as my job involves walking alot. its getting quite bad what can i do?
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May need to be : More proactive with daily exercise in terms of flexibility, core work & cardio wihile limiting prolonged positioning which generates up to 4 times your body weight across discs of lower back sitting & 2 times standing. If overweight, get trim and if you smoke stop as both accelerates disc degeneration. You may want to try otc medication if no contraindications & get hip checked to make sure ok.
Answered 12/9/2013
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