Contrary to popular belief: No, lumbar belts do not reduce muscle strength
Contrary to widespread belief, wearing a lumbar belt does not lead to muscular deconditioning. Here's a look at some old-fashioned misconceptions about the treatment of lower back pain, which are still around today.
There are a multitude of possible causes of back pain. But some risk factors are more important than others. Overweight, stress or poor posture... Discover the possible reasons for your back pain and learn how to react.
It's very common to experience back pain during pregnancy. Like one in two pregnant women, your pregnancy may be accompanied by lower back and pelvic pain⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Most lower back pain is muscular or ligamentous in origin. Damage to the intervertebral discs or vertebrae can sometimes be the cause. Finally, some lower back pains are digestive, gynaecological or skin-related.
