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Low Back Pain - Causes and Risk Factors
Excess body weight increasing strain on the lower back
Lack of exercise resulting in weak back muscles to support the spine
Frequent heavy lifting using the wrong posture
Low Back Pain - Preparing for surgery
Low Back Pain - Post-surgery care
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