What causes lower back pain after walking?

Why do many people experience lower back pain when walking? In fact, low back pain is not a disease. Many people experience this condition, so don’t worry too much. This may be caused by a bad walking posture, a bad sleeping posture, or walking for too long. Low back pain is a normal phenomenon. You can do some movements to relieve it, and pay attention to posture problems.

Pain in the lower back muscles when walking may be due to lumbar muscle strain. You can go to the orthopedics department of the hospital and have the doctor confirm it. If there are no other major problems and it is due to muscles, you can use some ibuprofen to treat it.

Low back pain is a symptom, not a disease. There are many diseases that can cause this symptom, which can make many daily activities feel uncomfortable. It is because of this reason that people have an illusion: "Is my back pain caused by walking?" This is a misunderstanding.

For example, leaning forward while walking can cause tension in the hamstrings. The hamstrings are the muscles that pull the pelvis posteriorly. If this muscle group is too tight, the pelvis will be pulled when the foot lands, resulting in insufficient force. In this state, the waist will bear more load and cause strain on the lumbar muscles.

Lie flat on your back with your legs and arms relaxed and your eyes looking toward the ceiling. Bend your right knee and slowly lift your right leg up and twist to the left, rotating your hips so that your right knee is pressed against the mat on the left side of your body. Keep your torso upright and feel the stretch in your hip muscles. Hold this position for 3-5 breaths, then repeat with your left leg.

Some people may think that these 3 movements are too simple, but if you can do the movements well, you will immediately understand that they are actually very challenging. Because these movements strengthen the hamstrings. Generally, if you persist for about two weeks, you will feel that your body pain has been relieved, your back has become stronger, and your posture has improved. If you feel there is no improvement after two weeks, please carefully evaluate whether you are not doing the movements properly. If you are sure that the movements are correct but there is no effect, please see a doctor as soon as possible, because there may be other conditions that require further diagnosis and treatment by a doctor.