Women's Issues: Back Pain

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Often considered as the "evil of the century", back pain concerns a large proportion of the population (over 90%).

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By: Caroline Paré Follow

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Often regarded as the “evil of the century”, back pain concerns a large proportion of the population (over 90%).

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Certain tasks, certain daily jobs can cause intense pain (DIY, cleaning, cooking) and stress can also be the cause of low back pain.

During pregnancy, these pains also affect many women.

How to relieve back pain according to the different solicitations?

In everyday life, what are the postures to favor?

Which exercises, sports or treatments to choose?

  • Dr Awa Cheikh Mbengue,

    rheumatologist at Aristide Le Dantec Hospital and assistant professor at

    Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar,

    Senegal.

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