Severe Lower Back Pain When Bending or Sitting

Most adults suffer from back pain at some point in their life. Although the pain may occur anywhere around the back, the most common area affected is the lower back. This is mainly because it carries most of the body weight.

Notably, lower back pain can occur while standing or sitting for a prolonged period. You may also feel pain when there is an active spinal movement, especially when bending.


So what are the causes of lower back pain?

Increased Activity of the Trunk Muscles

When the truck muscles are over-activated, you may experience sudden back pains. This mainly occurs when:
  • Climbing up the stairs
  • Standing up or sitting down 
  • Bending forward to pick or drop and Object 
The pain may be triggered by abnormal movement of muscles, in an effort to protect the spine. As a result, some muscles may be activated more than others, hence causing pain while performing specific tasks.

Tumours or Cancer in the Sacrum

In rare circumstances, tumours in the sacrum (lower part of the spine) may cause pain in the lower back when you are seated, or in the process of standing. The most common type of tumour that affects this region is Sacral Chondrosarcoma.

As the tumour size increases, urinary tract infections, sciatica (radiation of nerve pain in the leg) and loss of bladder and bowel functions may occur.

Axial back pain

Axial back pain, also known as mechanical pain, mainly occurs in the lower back area of the spine. Symptoms include:
  • A constant pain deep inside the lower back
  • Pain felt when you apply pressure to the lower back 
  • Extreme lower back pain due to slight movement 
Axial lower back pain can be caused by several factors such as degenerated facet joints, a dysfunctional sacroiliac joint, herniated discs, and degenerated discs. Weak spinal muscles can also cause axial back pain

Pain in the Tailbone (Coccydynia)

Soreness or pain in the tailbone (coccyx) occurs mainly due to trauma. Most people experience chronic pain when:
  • Standing up from a sitting posture
  • Sitting down normally 
  • Sitting down on a hard surface 
  • Partly leaning back while sitting 
Tailbone pain may abruptly stop when you stand up. Patients usually prefer to sit leaning forward to avoid pain in the tailbone.

Why you need to see a doctor

If you experience frequent, lower back pains when performing regular bodily movements such as standing or sitting, then you are advised to seek professional assistance to help diagnose the problem. This is especially true if the pain fails to cease, even after taking medication.

Depending on the condition, the doctor may prescribe a combination of both the surgical and nonsurgical treatments such as medication and massage therapy.

Take Away

Lower back pain is a common problem that can affect anyone, irrespective of age or gender.

Interestingly, it can be triggered when performing typical day to day activities such as standing or climbing up the stairs, making it hard to figure out the root cause of the problem.


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