Causes of Lower Back Pain When Standing Up
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain as soon as I stand up. Sometimes the pain radiates to the leg. The discomfort eases slightly when bending forward or sitting down. My job requires prolonged sitting, and I wonder whether this might be one of the contributing factors. I would really like to know what exactly causes the back pain when standing up.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Lower back pain when standing up may be related to the following factors:
1. Muscle or ligament strain: Suddenly changing positions after maintaining one posture for a prolonged period may cause excessive stretching or strain of the muscles or ligaments in the lower back, leading to pain.
2. Overuse or strain: Prolonged physical labor or degenerative changes in the lumbar spine may cause lumbar muscle strain, chronic low back strain, or lumbar disc herniation, all of which can lead to back pain.
3. Inflammation: Inflammatory conditions such as lumbar spine inflammation, fasciitis, and osteomyelitis are often caused by cold, damp conditions, or bacterial infection. These conditions can stimulate local nerves when standing, causing back pain.
4. Spinal disorders: Structural abnormalities such as scoliosis and lumbar spondylolisthesis may cause more noticeable pain when changing positions.
5. Nerve compression: Compression of nerve roots in the lumbar spine, such as in lumbar disc herniation, may be exacerbated by gravity when standing, leading to pain.
6. Poor posture and habits: Long-term poor posture, such as slouching or hunching, can lead to imbalance in the muscles of the lower back and may cause pain when standing due to muscle tension or overuse.
