Bending Harvest season is upon us, so bending over in the garden is more and more common - as are the back threats that come with bending. We see people out in their yard bending forward, standing with their legs straight, their knees straight, to pull weeds or work on what they're doing. Fitness One of the best ways to avoid back trouble, Jacobsen says, is to become physically fit. If you're not in good physical condition, you're more apt to injure your spine. But, she warns, don't strain your back in your effort to become fit by using exercise equipment improperly.
Back pain is ranked second only to headaches as the most frequent cause of pain.
Four out of five adults will experience a bout of back pain at some time in their lives.