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Low back pain when you bend over: causes and treatment

If your back hurts when you bend down, here’s what you can do to prevent and relieve it, especially with exercises from Hinge Health physical therapists.

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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2025
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Why does my back hurt when I bend over? 
Should I be worried? 
How to prevent back pain when bending over 
Is there a ‘proper way’ to bend and lift?
Other treatments for lower back pain
Back-strengthening exercises
PT tip: Bend backward before forward
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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